High Wind — San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California
2022-12-31 · San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
High winds occurred across the San Gorgonio Pass on December 31st. A peak wind gust of 60 mph occurred at the Whitewater RAWS site.
Wider weather episode
A stronger storm system impacted Southern California on New Year's Eve with heavier precipitation and higher winds. Multiple reports of flooding and high winds were received on New Year's Eve alone. Heavy precipitation and wind continued into January 1st with impacts detailed in a different episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1068276. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.