High Wind — San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California
2021-12-14 to 2021-12-15 · San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning, California
53 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Widespread wind gusts over 45 MPH. Whitewater RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH.
Wider weather episode
A frontal system accompanied by an atmospheric river moved into Southern California in the middle of December. This impacted the area by flooding and wind damage, as well as higher elevations receiving significant snowfall, where roads were impacted.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 996284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.