High Wind — Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California

2014-12-30 to 2014-12-31 · Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California

Event narrative

Strong north to northeast winds impacted the Santa Monica Mountains. The RAWS sensor at Malibu Hills reported wind gusts between 59 and 78 MPH.

Wider weather episode

Strong surface high pressure in the Great Basin generated strong and gusty north to northeast winds across sections of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. The strongest winds were reported in the mountains of Los Angeles county as well as the eastern valleys of Ventura county. Additionally, the northeast winds reached offshore to Catalina Island and resulted in the death of two people, including one harbor patrolman.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 553294. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.