High Wind — Santa Clarita Valley, California
2017-12-04 to 2017-12-05 · Santa Clarita Valley, California
52 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong north to northeast winds were reported across the Santa Clarita Valley in Los
Angeles county. The RAWS sensor at Newhall Pass reported north to northeast winds gusting up to 60 MPH.
Wider weather episode
Strong surface high pressure building in the Great Basin generated strong and gusty Santa Ana winds across sections of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. North to northeast wind gusts up to 73 MPH were reported. During this event, the Thomas Fire ignited across Ventura county, eventually spreading into Santa Barbara county.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 729833. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.