High Wind — Mono, California

2025-12-21 · Mono, California

Event narrative

RAWS XMLC1 Mill Canyon recorded a wind gust of 90 mph. Also, mesonet station SE390 3.7 E Toms Place (SCE) recorded a wind gust to 84 mph.

Wider weather episode

Amounts of 2-6 of rain fell across NE CA and the Tahoe Basin, with snow levels dipping as low as 7000 feet. Up to 6 of snow fell at that elevation with 12-20 of snow above 8000 feet in the Tahoe Basin. Wind gusts of 50-65 mph were recorded, with Sierra ridge top gusts of 70-90 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300641. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.