High Wind — Mendocino Coast, California

2024-03-02 · Mendocino Coast, California

Event narrative

Law Enforcement reported a downed tree from Non-Thunderstorm Wind Damage 10 miles west of Comptche, CA. LAT. 39.24N, LONG. -123.78W.

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 1177871. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.