In late December, a fast-moving storm system moved through Southern California. The storm did not produce any significant rainfall, but did generate a severe thunderstorm with large hail in Sherman Oaks. The main weather associated with this storm system was the gusty offshore winds that developed behind the storm. The gusty winds affected Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties and gusted as high as 100 MPH. Widespread power outages were reported across the area due to downed power lines. The winds also damamged numerous orhcards across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, resulting in over $15 million dollars of crop damage. In Lake Casitas, the winds damaged a large boat dock, scattering numerous boats across the lake. One injury due to a falling tree was reported at a campground in Santa Barbara county. Large ocean waves also occurred during this event and resulted in the death of one man who was trying to save two family members who were swept into the ocean by the large waves. The two family members swept into the ocean were eventually saved.

High Surf in VENTURA COUNTY COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 26-DEC-06 11:00:00 to 26-DEC-06 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

One man drowned off of Ventura Beach, trying to save his neice and grandneice who were swept off a jetty by large waves. The neice and grandneice were eventually saved.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-06 11:10:00 to 27-DEC-06 11:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Montecito RAWS sensor reported a wind gust of 65 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SOUTH COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-06 15:00:00 to 27-DEC-06 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00M
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Gaviota Fire Department reported winds gusts to 65 MPH. These strong winds affected a local campground, injuring a camper when a tree fell on her tent.

High Wind in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-06 20:15:00 to 27-DEC-06 20:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Rose Valley RAWS sensor reported a wind gust of 62 MPH.

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-06 18:50:00 to 27-DEC-06 18:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Warm Springs RAWS sensor reported a wind gust of 75 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-06 03:35:00 to 28-DEC-06 03:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Malibu Hills RAWS sensor reported a wind gust of 71 MPH.

Hail in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-06 02:43:00 to 27-DEC-06 02:43:00 (PST-8)
Location: SHERMAN OAKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported large hail between one half and one inch in the community of Sherman Oaks near the intersection of Sepulveda and Greenleaf.

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 28-DEC-06 08:35:00 to 28-DEC-06 08:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The San Rafael Hills RAWS sensor reported a wind gust of 73 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA CLARITA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-06 16:35:00 to 27-DEC-06 16:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Saugus RAWS sensor reported a wind gust of 58 MPH.

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY COASTS INCLUDING DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 27-DEC-06 20:00:00 to 27-DEC-06 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A weather spotter in the Beverly Hills area reported wind gusts up to 60 MPH.