High Wind — Mendocino Coast, California

2024-03-02 · Mendocino Coast, California

Event narrative

Tree down across two lanes due to Non-Thunderstorm Wind Damage, 2 miles north of Fort Bragg, CA. LAT. 39.48N, LONG. -123.80W.

Wider weather episode

A deep trough brought widespread hail showers and snow to Northwest California. Heavy snow of several feet was measured in the mountains while the hail showers resulted in numerous traffic accidents along the coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1175331. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.