High Wind in Surprise Valley, California

High Wind December 2, 2012 · Surprise Valley, California

90 mph

Measured gust (78 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Surprise RAWS reported winds gusting to between 65 and 90 mph.

The wider storm

A warm and moist flow off of the Pacific brought strong winds, heavy rain, and high elevation snow (mostly above 7000-7500 feet) in the Sierra on the 2nd and 3rd. A widespread 2 to 5 inches of precipitation fell over eastern California. The heavy rain brought localized areas of debris flows and flooded roads as well as minor flooding (little or no damage) along the Susan River in and near Susanville.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 427395. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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