High Wind — Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
2015-01-24 · Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, California
66 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong north to northeast winds developed across the Santa Monica Mountains. The RAWS sensor at Malibu Hills reported wind gusts between 58 and 76 MPH.
Wider weather episode
Strong surface high pressure over the Great Basin generated strong and gusty north to northeast winds across the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Wind gusts up to 79 MPH were reported.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 553298. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.