A good fetch of tropical moisture surged into the area during the last weekend of January. Though, this was not the only impact during the later part of January as fog was also in play. In fact, the Thursday prior to the arrival of the moisture had enough of a break in activity for fog development.
Then on Friday rain and snow showers began to fall, though snow levels where initially fairly high. The snow levels did fall throughout the event to nearly 3,000 feet above sea level. This first upper level system ejected out of the area early on Saturday morning, which resulted in severe wind gusts across Kern County.
Also on Saturday, due to a break in activity again the area experienced dense fog development. The showers resumed again on Sunday prior to the system ejecting out of the area. However, as the system ejected it increased the pressure gradient across Kern County, which resulted in severe wind gust into the evening Sunday.

Winter Storm in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lodgepole reported 25 inches of snowfall.

Dense Fog in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JAN-16 06:20:00 to 28-JAN-16 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several school districts delayed buses due to dense fog.

Dense Fog in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JAN-16 06:45:00 to 28-JAN-16 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

KMER reported 1/8 mile visibility.

Dense Fog in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 06:30:00 to 29-JAN-16 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several school districts delayed buses due to dense fog.

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 00:53:00 to 29-JAN-16 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KHJO reported less than a 1/4 mile visibility.

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 05:16:00 to 29-JAN-16 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KNLC reported less than a 1/4 mile visibility.

Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lake Wishon reported 29 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lake Thomas reported 30 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Florence Lake reported 27 inches of snowfall.

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JAN-16 04:53:00 to 28-JAN-16 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KHJO reported less than a 1/4 mile visibility.

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JAN-16 06:08:00 to 28-JAN-16 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KNLC reported less than a 1/4 mile visibility.

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JAN-16 06:25:00 to 28-JAN-16 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported dense fog along State Road 41 and Quail north of Kettleman City.

Dense Fog in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 04:56:00 to 29-JAN-16 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

KVIS reported less than a 1/4 mile visibility.

Winter Storm in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JAN-16 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple school delays and closures due to overnight snow accumulations. The snowfall and ice from previous days rainfall closed interstate 5 south of Grapevine.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JAN-16 20:40:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station near Mojave Warren Siding reported a severe gust.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JAN-16 21:04:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

APRS station near Mojave reported a severe gust.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JAN-16 22:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Station near Mojave reported a severe gust.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JAN-16 22:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station near Mojave reported a severe gust.

Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Devils Postpile reported 19 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Bass Lake reported 19 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seven miles west-northwest of Florence Lake reported 26 inches of snowfall.

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JAN-16 06:30:00 to 28-JAN-16 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several school districts delayed buses due to dense fog.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-JAN-16 10:26:00 to 30-JAN-16 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 79.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Indian Wells Canyon RAWS experienced a severe gust.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-JAN-16 06:55:00 to 30-JAN-16 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS station in Inyokern reported a severe gust. At 0627, California Highway Patrol reported closer of Highway 14 at the intersection of 395 and 178.

Winter Storm in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Huntington Lake reported 19 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Grant Grove reported 27 inches of snowfall.

Winter Storm in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 12:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Camp Nelson reported 18 inches of snowfall.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-JAN-16 07:12:00 to 30-JAN-16 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

KNID reported a severe gust.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-JAN-16 11:31:00 to 30-JAN-16 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

APRS station at Ridgecrest City Hall reported a severe gust.

Dense Fog in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 29-JAN-16 06:30:00 to 29-JAN-16 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several school districts delayed buses due to dense fog.

High Wind in SE KERN CTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JAN-16 15:40:00 to 31-JAN-16 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station near Rosamond reported a severe gust.

Hail in TULARE, CALIFORNIA
From 31-JAN-16 21:00:00 to 31-JAN-16 21:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: PORTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dense Fog in SW S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 28-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 28-JAN-16 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A semi-truck driving eastbound on Highway 198 making a left turn in the fog was struck by a sedan. The driver suffered moderate injuries. This was one of four crashes that occurred near the city of Hanford, though other crashes did not have any injuries reported.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-JAN-16 05:27:00 to 30-JAN-16 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Bird Springs Pass Raws experienced a severe gust.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-JAN-16 16:32:00 to 30-JAN-16 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Blue Max Raws experienced a severe gust.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-JAN-16 10:14:00 to 30-JAN-16 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Jawbone Canyon RAWS experienced a severe gust.