High Wind — Ventura County Mountains, California
2023-01-09 · Ventura County Mountains, California
58 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong southerly winds, gusting in excess of 60 MPH, impacted the mountains of Ventura county. The strongest gust, 67 MPH, was recorded at Ozena.
Wider weather episode
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_id 1079007. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.