High Wind — Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
2012-01-08 · Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
55 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The Topanga RAWS sensor reported north to northeast wind gusts of 63 MPH.
Wider weather episode
In early January, the first significant Santa Ana wind event developed across the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. North to northeast wind gusts between 58 and 83 MPH were reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 353426. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.