The cold front which moved into the area during the morning of February 2 brought strong winds to the area by late afternoon as pressure gradients increased. Winds gusts exceeding 40 mph were reported in the San Joaquin Valley and several gusts exceeding 60 mph were reported across the Kern County Mountains and Deserts with a few low impact indicator sites measuring gusts above 80 mph. The winds downed several trees and power poles and also flipped over two big rigs near Mojave during the evening. The winds decreased during the morning of February 3 as pressure gradients diminished.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 23:14:00 to 02-FEB-20 23:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 90 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 21:00:00 to 02-FEB-20 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 77.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Little Oak Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 89 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 18:32:00 to 02-FEB-20 18:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Blue Max RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 83 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 18:27:00 to 02-FEB-20 18:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bird Springs Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 80 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 21:35:00 to 02-FEB-20 21:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Pescado Creek measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Walker Basin Sand Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Cache Creek measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:37:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:37:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The CHP station at Cache Creek measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-20 00:00:00 to 03-FEB-20 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Walker Basin Ox Court measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:30:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tehachapi Oak Creek measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:10:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tehachapi East Valley measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 03-FEB-20 04:26:00 to 03-FEB-20 04:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Laurel Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 20:50:00 to 02-FEB-20 20:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tehachapi Willow Springs measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 20:00:00 to 02-FEB-20 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tehachapi east Valley Blvd. measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:00:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Walker Pass near Jacks Creek RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 21:40:00 to 02-FEB-20 21:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Pampa Peak measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 18:25:00 to 02-FEB-20 18:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Walker Pass measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:46:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:46:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Red Rock Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 17:10:00 to 02-FEB-20 17:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 17:26:00 to 02-FEB-20 17:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 73 mph.

Strong Wind in WESTERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 17:00:00 to 02-FEB-20 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports of trees blown down in the housing area of Lemoore Naval Air Station.

Strong Wind in TULARE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 19:34:00 to 02-FEB-20 19:34:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of a tree falling on a vehicle in Dinuba due to strong winds.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 20:45:00 to 02-FEB-20 20:45:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a large tree was blown down in Tehachapi.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 20:59:00 to 02-FEB-20 20:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a big rig flipped over due to strong cross winds 4 NE Mojave.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 21:00:00 to 02-FEB-20 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a big rig was blown over in a 65 mph cross wind 4 N Mojave.

Strong Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 21:13:00 to 02-FEB-20 21:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported downed power poles 6 WSW Rosamond.

Strong Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 21:41:00 to 02-FEB-20 21:41:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a tree blown over blocking traffic lanes 1 NNE Lake Isabella.

Strong Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 02-FEB-20 22:20:00 to 02-FEB-20 22:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a large tree blocking the roadway 3 WSW Weldon.