High Wind — Santa Clarita Valley, California
2012-10-26 · Santa Clarita Valley, California
50 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The RAWS sensor at Newhall Pass measured a northerly wind gust of 58 MPH.
Wider weather episode
A strong surface pressure gradient generated gusty north to northeast winds across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Wind gusts as high as 81 MPH were reported in the mountains with gusts to near 60 MPH reported across interior valleys.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 416273. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.