Strong Wind — North Bay Mountains, California

2021-02-24 · North Bay Mountains, California

Event narrative

Cavedale Rd reported gusts between 45 and 55 mph with a peak gust of 57 mph.

Wider weather episode

Building high pressure and a strengthening offshore pressure gradient brought gusty offshore winds to the hills of the Bay Area in late February. Higher elevations saw winds generally between 45 and 65 mph with the areas tallest peaks (Mt St Helena) nearly reaching 80 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 945698. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.