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High Wind in Ventura County Mountains, California

High Wind January 9, 2023 · Ventura County Mountains, California

67 mph
Measured gust (58 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong southerly winds, gusting in excess of 60 MPH, impacted the mountains of Ventura county. The strongest gust, 67 MPH, was recorded at Ozena.

The wider storm

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and gusty winds to the area. Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2-6 inches across the coastal and valley areas with 6-16 inches across the mountains and foothills. With the heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, especially across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Strong southerly winds, gusting up to 94 MPH, were reported across the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1079007. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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