A strong upper-level low pressure system produced gusty winds across the mountains and desert slopes and widespread light rainfall March 19-20, 2022.

Strong Wind in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 14:00:00 to 19-MAR-22 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

SCE269 at Cushenbury Springs reported a peak wind gust of 56 mph at 3 PM.

Strong Wind in RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 20:53:00 to 19-MAR-22 20:53:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

HPWREN site Toro Peak reported a peak wind gust of 56 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-22 00:50:00 to 20-MAR-22 00:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 49.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

SDGE site Volcan Mountain reported a peak wind gust of 56 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 15:00:00 to 19-MAR-22 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

SCE338 site at Cajon Lookout reported a peak wind gust of 55 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 15:00:00 to 19-MAR-22 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

Silverwood Lake (424SCE) reported a peak wind gust of 53 mph.

Strong Wind in APPLE AND LUCERNE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 15:00:00 to 19-MAR-22 15:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: Utility Company

SCE484 site at Lucerne Valley reported a peak wind gust of 50 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-22 01:51:00 to 20-MAR-22 01:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Burns Canyon reported a peak wind gust of 50 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-22 03:15:00 to 20-MAR-22 03:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mt Laguna Observatory reported a peak wind gust of 50 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN GORGONIO PASS NEAR BANNING, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 14:50:00 to 19-MAR-22 14:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: RAWS

Whitewater RAWS site reported a peak wind gust of 50 mph.

Strong Wind in SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-22 08:25:00 to 21-MAR-22 08:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Santiago Peak reported a peak wind gust of 55 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-22 02:30:00 to 21-MAR-22 02:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Marshall Peak reported a peak wind gust of 53 mph.

Heavy Rain in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-22 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SORRENTO
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A crash occurred around 1 AM in the University City area of San Diego. Just before the crash at 12:55 AM, the Miramar MCAS ASOS KNKX (2-3 SM NE of crash) reported light rain and mist with a visibility of 2.5 miles. Light rain turned heavier after 1 AM with reduced visibility as low as 1.5 miles. All southbound lanes of I-805 were shut down from 1 AM - 8 AM, when two lanes were reopened to southbound drivers. Driver appeared to avoid serious injury but the truck burst into flames and firefighters were dispatched.

Heavy Rain in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: (SAN)SAN DIEGO INTL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Widespread rainfall occurred from the evening of March 19 to the morning of March 20. Amounts of 0.20-0.50 inch were measured from the coast to the mountains, with amounts of 0.01-0.25 inch for the deserts.

Heavy Rain in ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: (FUL)FULLERTON MUNI
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Widespread rainfall occurred from the evening of March 19 to the morning of March 20. Amounts of 0.05-0.25 inch were measured from the coast to the mountains.

Heavy Rain in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 19-MAR-22 00:00:00 to 20-MAR-22 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: (CNO)CHINO ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Widespread rainfall occurred from the evening of March 19 to the morning of March 20. Amounts of 0.05-0.15 inch were across the Inland Empire and mountains.