High Wind — Antelope Valley, California

2011-03-20 · Antelope Valley, California

Event narrative

A strong mountain wave developed across the Antelope Valley, producing very strong southwesterly winds. The sensor at Valyermo reported wind gusts between 59 and 77 MPH. The RAWS sensor at Lake Palmdale reported wind gusts between 58 and 63 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A powerful late season winter storm brought gusty winds, heavy snow and flash flooding to Southwestern California. Across the area, rainfall amounts were very significant, ranging from 3-7.5 inches across coastal and valley areas to 5-10 inches across the foothills and mountains. This heavy rainfall produced a couple reports of flash flooding. Cold air, associated with the storm, producing low snow levels. Snowfall totals in the mountains ranged between 1 and 4 feet. Gusty south to southwest were reported with some spots experiencing very strong wind gusts in excess of 70 MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 288825. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.