High Wind — W Inyo, California

1999-02-18 · W Inyo, California

Wider weather episode

High winds were observed in the Owens Valley for several hours during the afternoon and evening. The automated surface observing system (ASOS) at Bishop airport recorded a peak wind gust of 60 mph and the Bishop Fire Department reported a gust of 65 mph. Power lines were downed and shingles were blown off several roofs. An automated sensor near Independence recorded a wind gust of 77 mph and another near Little Lake clocked a gust of 66 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5687363. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.