High Wind — Santa Cruz Mountains, California
2022-12-27 · Santa Cruz Mountains, California
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A 65 mph gust was reported at the Los Gatos RAWS.
Wider weather episode
A strong low pressure system moving down the Pacific Coast tapped into sub-tropical moisture, bringing heavy rain and strong winds from the night of December 26th through the 27th. A wind advisory was issued for the immediate coastline and coastal mountains and East Bay Hills. A Flood Watch covered the same coastal areas and the North Bay valleys, and several Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories were issued for areas under the Watch.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1080210. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.