High Wind — Central Siskiyou County, California
2022-01-02 to 2022-01-03 · Central Siskiyou County, California
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The PacificCorp sensor in north Weed recorded a number of gusts exceeding 57 mph between 02/1141 PST and 03/1140 PST. The peak gust was 64 mph, recorded at 03/1140 PST. The Weed Airport RAWS recorded several gusts exceeding 57 mph between 02/1149 PST and 03/1248 PST. The peak gust was 61 mph recorded at 02/1248 PST.
Wider weather episode
An incoming front brought high winds to some locations in northern California. The strong winds were accompanied by snow and blowing snow over higher terrain.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 992679. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.