The second of a series of winter storms moved through central California from the afternoon of January 6 through the early morning of January 7. While this storm produced another round of rain and higher elevation snow across the area with many locations in the southern Sierra Nevada picking up between 1 to 2 inches of liquid precipitation, the main impact from this storm was strong winds were most noticed across the San Joaquin Valley where several trees and power lines were blown down or knocked over.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 18:08:00 to 06-JAN-19 18:08:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a tree blocking the eastbound lane at West Bellevue Road and State Route 59 5NNW Merced.

High Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 18:45:00 to 06-JAN-19 18:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The AWOS at the Castle Airport in Atwater reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 19:23:00 to 06-JAN-19 19:23:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a palm tree was blown into power lines at the intersection of Herrod Ave and Southern Pacific Ave in Atwater.

Strong Wind in S SIERRA FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 19:37:00 to 06-JAN-19 19:37:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a large tree on the road near the intersection of Auberry Road and Beal Fire Road 3E Auberry.

Strong Wind in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 19:39:00 to 06-JAN-19 19:39:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a tree down on the road near the intersection of Peterson Road and Tollhouse Road 5SW Shaver Lake.

Strong Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 20:41:00 to 06-JAN-19 20:41:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported power lines downed on State Route 152 2WSW Los Banos.

Strong Wind in S SIERRA FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 21:12:00 to 06-JAN-19 21:12:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported trees downed on the roadway near the intersection of East Westfall Road and Old Mill Road 7ESE Midpines.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 21:19:00 to 06-JAN-19 21:19:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a large tree down across the roadway near the intersection of Trindale Road and Belcher Ave 3ESE Atwater.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 22:12:00 to 06-JAN-19 22:12:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a power line hanging across the roadway near the intersection of Snelling Road and La Paloma Road 7N Merced.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 22:26:00 to 06-JAN-19 22:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a tree branch blocking both lanes of the roadway near the intersection of State Highway 99 and V Street in Merced.

Strong Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 22:35:00 to 06-JAN-19 22:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a tree blocking the southbound lane near the intersection of Los Banos Highway and East Washington Road 12NE Dos Palos.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-19 23:56:00 to 06-JAN-19 23:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported an empty semi truck was blown over just west of the Inyokern Airport.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VLY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 07-JAN-19 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A 67 mph wind gust was measured in Ridgecrest with a Davis Vantage Pro Weather Station and reported on Facebook.