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High Wind in Northwestern Los Angeles County Mountains Including the Interstate 5 Corridor, California
High Wind January 7, 2025 – January 8, 2025 · Northwestern Los Angeles County Mountains Including the Interstate 5 Corridor, California
What the National Weather Service wrote
Strong and life threatening north to northeast winds developed across the Interstate 5 Corridor in Los Angeles county. Some peak wind gusts include: Sandberg 9gust 81 MPH) and Whitaker Peak (gust 78 MPH).
The wider storm
In early January, one of the strongest Santa Ana wind events in the last several years impacted Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The combination of strong Santa Ana winds, along with significant mountain wave activity, generated wind gusts up to 100 MPH. With the strong winds, numerous power outages along with downed trees were reported. Additionally, the winds lead to a significant wildfire outbreak, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1230334. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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