High Wind — Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California

2011-12-22 · Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California

Event narrative

The Malibu Hills RAWS sensor reported north to northeast wind gusts of 64 MPH.

Wider weather episode

In late December, a fourth round of strong and gusty north to northeast winds developed across sections of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. In the mountain areas, wind gusts between 58 and 71 MPH were reported while some valley locations in Ventura County reported wind gusts between 58 and 65 MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 353422. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.