High Wind — San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California

2023-01-26 · San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California

Event narrative

Mesonet station 645SE Offroad Porter reported a peak wind gust of 92 mph in the San Gorgonio Pass.

Wider weather episode

Very strong Satna Ana winds impacted all of Southern California the morning of January 26. Widespread wind gusts in excess of 40 mph were reported across the coast, with wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph in the valleys and gusts over 80 mph in the mountains. Major interstate closures, including I-8 in San Diego County, and I-15 and I-215 in San Bernardino County, occurred as the result of overturned semi trucks and fallen trees and powerlines. Dozens of trees were downed and snapped in Balboa Park, including one that fell on and injured a woman, resulting in the closure of the park for the remainder of the day.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1074790. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.