High Wind — Napa County, California

2016-03-06 · Napa County, California

Event narrative

The Edom Hill mesonet reported a peak gust of 77 mph and sustained winds as high as 50 mph.

Wider weather episode

Multiple troughs embedded within a broader upper-level low brought rain and snow showers, scattered thunderstorms with small hail, minor coastal flooding and gusty winds between the 6th and 8th. Precipitation totals ranged from 1.5 inches of rain in the coast and valleys to isolated 3 inch amounts in the mountains. Snow accumulated down to 3500 ft with up to 9 inches above 7000 ft. Considerable wind damage occurred with 2 lines of thunderstorms that moved through Orange and San Diego Counties on the 7th, with numerous trees down blocking roadways and damage to roofs, windows, and cars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 624430. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.