A Pacific low pressure system moved into northwest California during the morning of March 15 and dropped southeast into central California during the afternoon spreading widespread precipitation over the area. Much of the San Joaquin Valley picked up another quarter to half inch of rainfall while the Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills received a half inch to an inch of liquid precipitation north of Kings Canyon and three to six tenths of an inch south of Kings Canyon. The snow level was close to 4000 feet and areas aboved 4000 feet picked up 5 to 10 inches of snow north of Kingsd Canyon and 3 to 6 inches of snow south of Kings Canyon. Between a tenth to a quarter inch of liquid precipitation fell in the Kern County Mountains with up to an inch of new snowfall being measured at pass levels. Black ice once again resulted in brief closures of the Tejon and Tehachapi passes. The Kern County Deserts generally received a tenth of an inch or less of rainfall, but strong downslope winds during the evening March 15 impacted Kern County as there were several reports of gusts exceeding 60 mph and a few low impact indicator sites measured gusts in excess of 75 mph. There were also some reports of wind damage in the Bakersfield area as there were several stations which picked up gusts between 35 and 45 mph. The low moved east of the area during the morning of March 16 resulting in decreased winds and precipitation tapering off.

Strong Wind in BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 18:00:00 to 15-MAR-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a pole down on the roadway near Arvin.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 18:50:00 to 15-MAR-21 18:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 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 66 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 21:30:00 to 15-MAR-21 21:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 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 61 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 15:10:00 to 15-MAR-21 15:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 76 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 15:27:00 to 15-MAR-21 15:27:00 (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 81 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 15:30:00 to 15-MAR-21 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Grapevine Canyon Rd. measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 15:32:00 to 15-MAR-21 15:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Blue Max RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 87 mph.

High Wind in LAKE ISABELLA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 06:00:00 to 15-MAR-21 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Walker Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 16:26:00 to 15-MAR-21 16:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 94 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 17:14:00 to 15-MAR-21 17:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in KERN COUNTY DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 23:00:00 to 15-MAR-21 23:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Mojave Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Strong Wind in BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 17:09:00 to 15-MAR-21 17:09:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public report of a fallen tree blocking the roadway on Knolls Dr. in Oildale.

Strong Wind in BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA
From 15-MAR-21 17:24:00 to 15-MAR-21 17:24:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a pole down on Buena Vista Rd. near Lamont.