High Wind — Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, California

2017-02-17 · Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, California

Event narrative

The sensor at Santa Cruz Island reported southerly winds with gusts to 74 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A powerful winter storm moved across Southwestern California, bringing heavy rain and snow, strong winds and flash flooding to the area. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 6 inches across coastal areas with up to around 10 inches in the local mountains. This heavy rain produced numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows. In the local mountains, snowfall totals between 1 and 2 feet were reported at the resort level. Strong southerly winds accompanied the storm with wind gusts up to around 70 MPH reported in some areas.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 682625. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.