High Wind — Cuyama Valley, California

2008-01-26 · Cuyama Valley, California

Event narrative

Southeasterly winds gusting to 65 mph were reported in the community of New Cuyama.

Wider weather episode

The last of several January storms brought high winds and heavy snow to sections of Central and Southern California. Across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, strong southeasterly winds gusting to 65 mph knocked down trees and power lines across the area. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, significant winter storm conditions were reported due to the combination of snowfall and gusty southeasterly winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 77881. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.