A strong cold front pushed through central California during the evening of January 20 early morning of January 21 bringing a brief period of moderate to locally heavy precipitation along with strong wind gusts. Several reports of damaging winds were received during this time frame as winds downed several trees and power poles in the San Joaquin Valley where several stations measured gusts above 35 mph. There were also several reports of wind gusts exceeding 45 mph in the Kern County Mountains and Deserts and some low impact indicator sites measured gusts between 75 and 90 mph. Rainfall amounts varied in the San Joaquin Valley as some locations in the east central valley picked up between a quarter and half an inch while most of the west side of the valley was rain shadowed and did not pick up much rain. Much of the Southern Sierra Nevada picked up between a half inch to an inch and a half of liquid precipitation while several locations above 7000 feet picked up between 5 and 10 inches of beneficial snowfall. The precipitation ended by the evening of January 21 as the frontal system moved out of the area.

Heavy Rain in MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 20:00:00 to 21-JAN-19 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: ELLIOTT CORNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Ponderosa Basin reported 1.03 inches of rainfall in 12 hours which mainly fell in a short period overnight. The rain changed over to snow toward sunrise and a light dusting was on the ground.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 21:56:00 to 20-JAN-19 21:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a tree down on power and phone wires with several branches blocking a roadway in north Fresno.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 22:16:00 to 20-JAN-19 22:16:00 (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 blocking the road 4 miles SSW of Fowler.

Strong Wind in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 22:30:00 to 20-JAN-19 23:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown over in residential neighborhoods in Visalia. Some of the fallen trees damaged houses and cars.

Strong Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 22:22:00 to 20-JAN-19 22:22:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a large tree down blocking the road and power lines downed 5 miles NE of Riverdale.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 22:47:00 to 20-JAN-19 22:47:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a large tree and power lines downed 2 miles ESE of Selma.

Strong Wind in S SIERRA MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 22:58:00 to 20-JAN-19 22:58:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported trees down blocking the road 10 miles SSW of Shaver Lake.

Strong Wind in E CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 23:06:00 to 20-JAN-19 23:06:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a downed power pole 2 miles NW of Dinuba.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 23:32:00 to 20-JAN-19 23:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Blue Max RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 82 mph.

Strong Wind in SE S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 23:42:00 to 20-JAN-19 23:42:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported downed power lines blocking the intersection of State Route 190 and South Evans Road in Tipton.

Strong Wind in S SIERRA FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 23:47:00 to 20-JAN-19 23:47:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported large trees blocking the roadway 3 miles NE of Squaw Valley.

Strong Wind in W CENTRAL S.J. VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JAN-19 23:50:00 to 20-JAN-19 23:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree blocking the road on S. West Ave. between South Ave. and Parlier Ave.

High Wind in SE KERN CTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-19 00:35:00 to 21-JAN-19 00:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Cache Creek reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-19 01:00:00 to 21-JAN-19 01:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Walker Pass RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-19 01:10:00 to 21-JAN-19 01:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Bear Valley reported a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-19 01:14:00 to 21-JAN-19 01:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Canyon RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-19 03:00:00 to 21-JAN-19 03:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Monolith reported a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in TULARE CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-19 03:10:00 to 21-JAN-19 03:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bear Peak RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 79 mph.

High Wind in KERN CTY MTNS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JAN-19 04:27:00 to 21-JAN-19 04:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bird Springs Pass RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 87 mph.