Strong Wind — Owens Valley, California
2025-03-31 · Owens Valley, California
$15K
Property damage
43 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong winds overturned a big rig on Highway 395 at Walker Creek Rd.
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 1248773. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.