High Wind — Surprise Valley, California

2015-12-13 · Surprise Valley, California

Event narrative

Wind gusts between 59 and 65 mph occurred at the Surprise Valley RAWS on the morning of the 13th.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure dropped from the northeast Pacific into California on the 13th, bringing high winds to the Surprise Valley and heavy snow to the northern Sierra and portions of northeast California, mainly above about 5000 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 615360. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.