A potent area of low pressure produced strong winds along with rain and mountain snow.

High Wind in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 11:00:00 to 11-OCT-21 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Gusty winds over 55 MPH throughout the region with a 64 MPH report at Whitewater RAWS.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY DESERTS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 09:00:00 to 11-OCT-21 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusts over 50 MPH throughout the region, including a 62 MPH gust at Anza Borrego State Park.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 07:00:00 to 12-OCT-21 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusts over 50 MPH reported, including a 66 MPH report at Mesonet Boulevard West on October 11th.

Dust Storm in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 14:00:00 to 11-OCT-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reports visibility less than 1/2 mile in blowing dust.

High Surf in SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 21:00:00 to 12-OCT-21 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Buoy 46224 over the coastal waters reported 10 foot waves at 10 second period.

High Surf in SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 21:00:00 to 12-OCT-21 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Buoy 46225 over the coastal waters reported 11.5 foot waves with a 10 second period.

Winter Weather in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 15:00:00 to 12-OCT-21 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans CHP reported about 1 inch of snow on Highway 38. Brief heavy snow and small hail (lightning) was observed on the highway between 5 and 530 pm. This led to vehicle spin outs and caused traffic problems.

High Wind in SAN GORGONIO PASS NEAR BANNING, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 06:00:00 to 12-OCT-21 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusty winds occurred across the area with Whitewater measuring a peak wind gust of 64 MPH.

Strong Wind in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 17:00:00 to 11-OCT-21 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Media reports large tree down in the parking lot at pavilion in La Quinta. Winds estimated near 35 MPH. Gusty winds occurred across the Coachella Valley with a peak wind gust of 53 MPH at Palm Springs ASOS and 47 MPH at the Thermal ASOS.

Heavy Snow in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 12-OCT-21 09:00:00 to 12-OCT-21 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Caltrans chp reported about 1 inch of snow on Highway 38. Brief heavy snow and small hail (lightning) was observed on highway between 5 and 530 pm. Vehicle spin outs caused traffic hold up and requiring towing.

Dust Storm in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-OCT-21 14:00:00 to 11-OCT-21 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

AWOS station KVCV Victorville Airport reports visibility of 1/2 mile in blowing sand and dust between 3 pm and 7 pm. Peak wind gust of 49 MPH.