High Wind — Antelope Valley, California

2012-03-17 · Antelope Valley, California

Event narrative

A powerful late-season storm generated strong southwesterly winds across the Antelope Valley. The ASOS at Palmdale reported sustained winds of 43 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A strong late-season winter storm brought significant precipitation and gusty winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals generally ranged between 1 and 4 inches. This heavy rainfall produced widespread reports of urban flooding. In the mountains, the resorts (above 6000 feet) received significant snowfall, ranging anywhere from 9 to 22 inches. The snowfall combined with gusty south winds to produce dangerous winter storm conditions in the local mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 368334. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.