Thunderstorm Wind — Kern Cty Mtns, California

2001-04-09 · Kern Cty Mtns, California

Event narrative

Cold frontal passage and spring thunderstorms through Interior Central California during the afternoon hours resulted in low snow levels in shower activity. In the Kern Mountains, snow clogged Interstate-5 with 1-inch of snow caused a traffic death near Lebec.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5241068. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.