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High Wind in Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, California
High Wind March 1, 2023 · Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
Strong and gusty northerly winds impacted the eastern range of the Santa Ynez Mountains. Some peak gusts from the local mesonet include: Montecito Hills (gust 71 MPH) and La Granada Mountain (gust 66 MPH).
The wider storm
A moderate winter storm impacted Southwestern California early in the month. Rainfall totals ranged from 0.50 to 1.50 inches across coastal and valley areas with 1 to 3 inches across the mountains. Cold air, associated with the storm, dropped snow levels to around 3000 feet. So, there were significant snowfall accumulations in the local mountains. Scattered thunderstorms also developed, producing some wind damage.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1090737. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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