Strong Wind — Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
2021-01-25 · Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast, California
36 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Monterey Airport reported gusts of 41 mph.
Wider weather episode
A quick moving cold front swept through the region into the morning of the 25th bringing gusty northwest winds to coastal areas. Gusts of 40-50 mph were observed along the coast. This system also brought showers and lowering snow levels. In the wake of the front on the 25th as winds calmed and colder air settled in, overnight temperatures dropped in the valleys into the mid to upper 20s.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 944068. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.