A trough of low pressure dove south and deepened along the California and Nevada boarder on March 30th. The trough brought with it strong mid and upper level winds and a cold front that helped strengthen mountain wave activity over the deserts. Winds associated with mountain waves downed trees/power lines in Palm Spring, leaving more than 2,200 with out power. Power line damage was also reported in Borrego Springs. Numerous wind gusts in the 60-70 mph range were reported in Palm Springs and Borrego Springs.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 16:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto a golf cart at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort, trapping two people and leaving one in critical condition.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 14:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two historic aircraft (1 plane and 1 helicopter) were damaged at the Palm Springs Air Museum after being lifted by strong winds.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 16:10:00 to 30-MAR-17 16:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a traffic light twisted due to high wind at the intersection of Monterey Ave. and Ramon Rd. in Thousand Palms.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 13:30:00 to 30-MAR-17 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported Varner Rd. in Bermuda Dunes closed due to blowing sand. A tree was uprooted on Fred Waring Dr. west of Adams St.

High Wind in RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 17:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported high winds blowing rocks into lanes along Highway 74.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 14:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The ANA Inspiration Golf Tournament at Mission Hills County Club in Rancho Mirage was suspended due to strong winds.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 16:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

VillageFest in Palm Springs was canceled due to strong winds.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 13:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Palm Springs Office of Emergency Management reported an injury from an awning blowing down at a mobile home park near Palm Canyon Dr. and Cherokee Way. A Large tree crushed a car at the Oasis Resort in Palm Springs and power lines were downed near the Horizon Mobile Park at 3575 E. Palm Canyon Dr.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 12:51:00 to 30-MAR-17 16:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Burns Canyon mesonet station reported peak wind gusts in excess of 70 mph over a 4 hour period. The strongest gust of 94 mph occurred between 1351 and 1451PST.

High Wind in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 14:00:00 to 30-MAR-17 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Means Lake mesonet station reported a 61 mph wind gust between 1526 and 1626PST. Victorville, Southern California Logistics Airport reported a wind gust of 60 mph between 1535 and 1555PST. The San Bernardino Sheriffs Office reported hundreds of tumbleweeds blocking all lanes of National Trails Highway near Mills Street a 1600PST.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY DESERTS, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 14:50:00 to 30-MAR-17 19:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Anza Borrego Desert Research Center mesonet reported numerous wind gusts in excess of 58 mph over a 5 hour period. A peak gust of 69 mph occurred between 1820 and 1830PST. Roof and awning damage occurred at the Desert Research Center. In Borrego Springs power poles and street signs were blown over by wind along Borrego Valley Rd.

High Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 30-MAR-17 15:10:00 to 30-MAR-17 20:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A mountain wave surfaced multiple times at Palm Springs Regional Airport producing multiple wind gusts in excess of 60 mph over a 6 hour period. The strongest wind gust was 66 mph at 1515PST.