High Wind — Surprise Valley, California

2015-02-06 · Surprise Valley, California

Event narrative

Wind gusts of 61 to 70 mph were recorded at the Surprise Valley RAWS.

Wider weather episode

A strong front pushed into the West on the 6th, bringing widespread high winds along with areas of enhanced downslope winds in the lee of the Sierra.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 563184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.