High Wind — Surprise Valley, California

2017-02-09 · Surprise Valley, California

Event narrative

The Surprise Valley RAWS recorded gusts between 61 and 71 mph on the 9th.

Wider weather episode

Two significant waves of precipitation associated with an atmospheric river brought heavy rain and higher elevation (mainly above 6500 feet) snowfall to northeast California. Widespread rainfall totals between 5 and 8 inches were reported between the 6th and 10th, with rainfall and/or liquid equivalent amounts up to between 10 and 16 inches near the northern Sierra crest. The rainfall brought widespread flooding to the region with several northeast California rivers coming out of their banks.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 707561. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.