Strong Wind — Santa Cruz Mountains, California
2022-10-22 · Santa Cruz Mountains, California
30 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Both directions on Rte-35 just south of Ware Road closed due to a tree on the roadway.
Wider weather episode
In the wake of a strong cold frontal passage the morning on the morning of the 22nd, gusty northwesterly winds developed, bringing down some trees. The gustiest winds developed along the coast, where a wind advisory was issued from North Bay through the Big Sur coast from the late morning through the evening. Wind gusts reached 35 to 48 mph along the coast. Gale warnings were also issued for the coastal waters.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1059774. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.