High Wind — Surprise Valley, California

2014-02-12 · Surprise Valley, California

Event narrative

The Surprise Valley RAWS reported wind gusts as high as 71 mph on the 12th. Meanwhile, a home weather station in Fort Bidwell recorded wind gusts up to 63 mph.

Wider weather episode

Energetic flow (a strong jet stream) from the Pacific Ocean brought high winds to the Surprise Valley on the 12th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 504503. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.