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High Wind in S Ventura T X S, California

High Wind February 13, 2001 · S Ventura T X S, California

45
Wind speed (unit not recorded)

The wider storm

A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and gusty winds to Central and Southern California. Overall, 2 to 8 inches of rain fell across the area, producing numerous reports of urban flooding. With the storm, snow levels fell to around 1500 feet in some areas. Ski resorts reported between 3 to 7 feet of new snowfall. With such low snow levels, the Cuyama and Antelope Valleys reported between 4 to 8 inches of snowfall. Along with the precipitation, gusty south winds of 40 to 60 mph developed in the mountains. Across coastal and valley areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, southeast winds of 30 to 50 mph developed and produced some damage. The worst wind damage was in San Pedro Harbor where several docks were damaged and even one boat was sunk.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5230429. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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