High Wind — Apple and Yucca Valleys, California
2000-04-17 · Apple and Yucca Valleys, California
45 M
Magnitude
Wider weather episode
A late season Winter Storm brought 18 inches of new snow to elevations above 7000 feet, over two inches of rain to the lower elevations, and strong winds across the mountains and valleys. In the cold unstable air following the front, thunderstorms with large hail and strong downdrafts were common.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5138975. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.