High Wind — Owens Valley, California

2025-03-30 · Owens Valley, California

Event narrative

These gusts occurred 4 miles NW of Independence.

Wider weather episode

Strong low and mid level jets ahead of a deep low over the Pacific Northwest brought downslope winds to the Owens Valley. These winds helped spread the Silver Fire, which lasted into April.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1248770. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.