High Wind — Santa Clarita Valley, California
2011-11-01 to 2011-11-02 · Santa Clarita Valley, California
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Newhall Pass RAWS sensor reported north to northeast winds gusting to 58 MPH.
Wider weather episode
Strong surface high pressure in the Great Basin along with strong north to northeast flow aloft generated strong Santa Ana winds across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. North to northeast wind gusts up to 83 MPH were reported in the mountains while gusts to 59 MPH were reported across the coastal plain.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 353403. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.