Strong Wind — Surprise Valley, California

2026-01-03 · Surprise Valley, California

Event narrative

Mesonet station SSYC1, Surprise Valley recorded a wind gust of 54 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong winter storm impacted the region from the 3rd to the 5th of January. This produced between 1 to 2 feet of snow in the Tahoe Basin with 2 to 4 feet for the higher elevations. This system also produced winds upwards of 90 mph on the ridges, with gusts commonly upwards of 55 mph elsewhere.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1308555. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.