High Wind — San Diego County Valleys, California

2025-01-23 · San Diego County Valleys, California

Event narrative

SDGE site at Viejas in Alpine just south of I-8 had gust 59 mph. Tree was reported down on Via Belota.

Wider weather episode

Several wildfires in brush and very dry vegetation in mid to late January 2025. Santa Ana winds and record dry fuel contribution to the fire growth.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1232762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.