High Wind — Mendocino Coast, California

2024-03-02 · Mendocino Coast, California

Event narrative

Tree blocking hwy 1, north of ten mile river. Law enforcement reported Non-Thunderstorm Wind Damage 9 miles north northeast of Fort Bragg, CA. LAT. 39.57N, LONG. -123.77W.

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 1175332. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.