High Wind — Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

2024-03-01 to 2024-03-03 · Apple and Lucerne Valleys, California

Event narrative

Strong winds occurred across the Apple and Lucerne Valleys from the evening on March 1 through March 3. The strongest winds during the morning through mid-afternoon hours on March 2. The following are the strongest wind reports from this zone:

Cushenbury Springs (4099'): 94 MPH. This was the strongest report of the event.

Lucerne Valley (3946'): 86 MPH

Lucerne Valley (4490'): 78 MPH

Lucerne Valley (3938'): 66 MPH

Apple Valley Airport (2958'): 58 MPH.

Wider weather episode

Strong Winds and Widespread Precipitation Impact Southern California on March 2. The strongest winds were reported in the mountains and along the desert slopes, where gusts over 70 mph occurred. Widely beneficial precipitation fell, but reports of flooding were received in the San Bernardino County Mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1165493. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.