High Wind — Antelope Valley, California

2009-12-22 · Antelope Valley, California

Event narrative

A trained weather spotter in Palmdale reported sustained northwest winds of 45 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A strong northwesterly wind event buffeted sections of Los Angeles and Ventura counties with strong winds. The strongest winds were reported in the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties with wind gusts to 78 MPH recorded. However the strong and gusty winds did filter down into the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys as well as the Antelope Valley.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 208331. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.