Strong Wind — North Bay Mountains, California

2020-03-02 to 2020-03-03 · North Bay Mountains, California

Event narrative

Healdsburg Hills North mesonet (PG&E) site reported gusts between 45 and 50 mph the majority of this time frame.

Wider weather episode

In early March an upper low moved through California and in a pattern more typically observed during fire season bringing gusty offshore winds to the region. Gusts of 45 to over 65 mph were recorded across the North and East Bay Hills. A wind gust of 72 mph was observed at Healdsburg Hills.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 876765. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.