High Wind — Central Siskiyou County, California
2024-01-30 to 2024-01-31 · Central Siskiyou County, California
65 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Weed Airport reported peak winds of 40 mph with gusts to 63 mph. North Weed reported peak winds of 40 mph with gusts to 67 mph. Montague reported peak winds of 50 mph with gusts to 70 mph. Gazelle reported peak winds of 33 mph with gusts to 75 mph.
Wider weather episode
Deep low pressure over the eastern Pacific Ocean, and strong high pressure well inland resulted in a tight gradient with south to southwest winds reaching warning criteria.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1155648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.