Frost/Freeze — Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose, California

2021-01-26 · Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose, California

Event narrative

Mesonet station south of Gilroy reported 27 degrees.

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 944091. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.