High Wind — South End of the Upper Sierra, California
2025-03-28 · South End of the Upper Sierra, California
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
Wider weather episode
A moisture deficient upper trough pushed through central California on March 28. While Precipitation amounts were minimal from this system, it did produce an increased onshore pressure gradient which resulted in gusty winds across the mountains and deserts of Kern County with several stations measuring gusts between 45 and 65 mph on March 28 as the trough moved across the area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1232541. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.