High Wind — Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra, California
2024-01-31 · Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra, California
53 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The PG&E station at Beartrap Rd. measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
Wider weather episode
A strong low pressure system approached central California on January 31. Gusty southerly winds ahead of this system resulted in some tress being downed and several reports of gusts exceeding 40 mph. Many wind prone locations in the higher elevations measured gusts exceeding 60 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1150345. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.