A strong winter storm dropped south into the region with very strong winds, locally heavy rain, and mountain snow. Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph caused considerable damage in the mountains and deserts. Locally heavy snow fell in the higher elevations of the San Bernardino Mountains.

High Wind in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-08 05:51:00 to 03-FEB-08 17:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 83.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hurricance force wind gusts caused considerable damage in several high desert communities, especially between Lucerne Valley and Johnson Valley. Wind gusts in excess of 90 mph were measured by the Burns Canyon RAWS for three consecutive hours, with a peak wind gust of 96 mph occurring at 15:51 PST. The wind destroyed several outbuildings, damaged personal property, homes, and roofs, and snapped power poles in half. Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero at times.

High Wind in RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-08 11:36:00 to 03-FEB-08 18:36:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 68 mph was measured by the Pinyon RAWS. It is assumed that there was at least some minor damage to roof shingles, outbuildings, and possible power poles despite the lack of reports from the area.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-08 11:00:00 to 03-FEB-08 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 375.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong wind gusts downed power lines, toppled trees, and caused areas of thick blowing dust. Homes and vehicles were damaged by falling trees and one small airplane at Palm Springs International Airport was blown over. A 61 mph wind gust was measured at Whitewater while a 55 mph wind gusts was measured by the Palm Springs ASOS. A weather spotter in the Coachella Valley estimated a wind gust in excess of 70 mph.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY DESERTS, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-08 13:00:00 to 03-FEB-08 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Wind gusts estimated in excess of 60 mph caused considerable damage to outbuildings, snapped power poles in half, blew over fences and walls, and damaged homes.

Strong Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 03-FEB-08 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several stations in the San Diego Mountains measured wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Only minor damage occurred.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-08 10:45:00 to 03-FEB-08 15:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A few stations recorded wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Weather spotters reported downes trees and power lines.

Flash Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-08 14:20:00 to 03-FEB-08 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: GILMAN HOT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A possible debris flow deposited 3 feet of mud across Soboba Road near State Street in Gilman Springs. Two vehicles were trapped and one person needed to be rescued. This event may have been triggered by heavy rain on the Sobaba Burn Area.