High Wind — Mojave Desert Slope(s), California
2025-03-01 · Mojave Desert Slope(s), California
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Mojave Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
Wider weather episode
A upper trough moved into northern California on March 1 and pushed a cold front through central California during the afternoon and evening hours. As the front crossed the Tehachapi Mountains and Mojave Desert Slopes, downslope winds picked up with several stations measuring gusts exceeding 45 mph.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1230071. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.