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High Wind in Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, California

High Wind October 29, 2023 – October 31, 2023 · Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, California

75 mph

Measured gust (65 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Gusty Santa Ana winds occurred across the Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills from the morning on October 29 through the early morning hours on October 31. Widespread wind gusts over 35 mph were recorded in this area. The following are the strongest wind gusts that occurred in the Santa Ana Mountains/Foothills:

Fremont Canyon (1780'): 75 MPH

Pleasants Peak (3871'): 67 MPH

Upper Talega (2299'): 58 MPH

Trabuco Canyon (1501'): 57 MPH

Pleasants Peak (3895'): 56 MPH.

The wider storm

Widespread gusty Santa Ana winds impacted Southern California October 29-31, 2023. The strongest wind gusts were reported in the San Bernardino County Mountains through northern portions of the Inland Empire and the Santa Ana Mountains. Very windy and dry conditions led to an environment ripe for wildfire growth. Several small wildfires burned, and the larger Highland Fire burned for over a week in the southern Inland Empire.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1144385. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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