A deep upper low pressure system dropped out of the Gulf of Alaska to off the Pacific Northwest coast on November 6. This system remained near the Pacific Northwest coast on November 7 and 8 before moving inland across Oregon during the morning of November 9 and into the intermountain west region later that day. A large trough associated with this system pushed into central California on November 7 and spread widespread precipitation into the area which continued until the morning of November 9. Several stations in the Sierra Nevada picked up between 2 and 4 inches of liquid precipitation with several SNOTELs above 6000 feet picking up between 20 and 30 inches of new snowfall. The Sierra foothills picked up between 1.5 and 3 inches of rainfall while most of the San Joaquin Valley received a half inch to an inch of rain while the much of Kern County Deserts had a quarter to half an inch of rainfall. The system also brought strong southerly winds most noticeably to the higher elevations of Kern County on November 8. Several stations in the mountains and deserts area of Kern County reported wind gusts exceeding 50 mph during the late morning and early afternoon of November 8.  A few stations above Tejon Pass measured gusts exceeding 75 mph. Scattered thunderstorms developed over the San Joaquin Valley during the afternoon and November 8 with a few of them moving into the Sierra foothills.  Some of the thunderstorm produced locally heavy rainfall and strong outflow winds in addition to quarter to half inch diameter hail. Several thousand customers in the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra foothills lost power during the afternoon of November 8 either due to the strong winds, wet roadways causing accidents or thunderstorms.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 10:27:00 to 08-NOV-22 10:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bird Springs Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Heavy Snow in YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Gin Flat SNOTEL (7050 feet) picked up an estimated 24 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Graveyard Meadow SNOTEL (6900 feet) picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in KINGS CANYON NP, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Bishop Pass SNOTEL (11972 feet) picked up an estimated 20 inches of new snow.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 13:26:00 to 08-NOV-22 13:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Heavy Snow in KAISER TO RODGERS RIDGE, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The West Woodchuck Meadow SNOTEL (9209 feet) picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Pascoes SNOTEL (9153 feet) picked up an estimated 25 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Tulare County Emergency Manager reported an estimated 18 inches of new snow along Kennedy Pass on  the Western Divide Highway.  The pass was closed until the early afternoon of November 10.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 10:00:00 to 08-NOV-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tejon Hills measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in FRAZIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 11:10:00 to 08-NOV-22 11:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Pelato Peak measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in GRAPEVINE, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 11:13:00 to 08-NOV-22 11:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Grapevine Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 83 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 13:26:00 to 08-NOV-22 13:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 09:40:00 to 08-NOV-22 09:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Beartrap Road measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 12:33:00 to 08-NOV-22 12:33:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Inyokern Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

Heavy Snow in KAISER TO RODGERS RIDGE, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Upper Burnt Corral SNOTEL (9700 feet) picked up an estimated 25 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA NP, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Crabtree Meadows SNOTEL (6900 feet) picked up an estimated 19 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA NP, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Big Meadows SNOTEL (7600 feet) picked up an estimated 20 inches of new snow.

High Wind in GRAPEVINE, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 11:20:00 to 08-NOV-22 11:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station near Grapevine Peak measured a peak wind gust of 79 mph.

High Wind in YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 10:30:00 to 08-NOV-22 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Yosemite Pilot Peak measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Heavy Snow in UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Poison Ridge SNOTEL (6988 feet) picked up an estimated 21 inches of new snow.

Winter Storm in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 07-NOV-22 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Beach Meadows SNOTEL (7650 feet) picked up an estimated 18 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The Badger Pass ski area (7000 feet) picked up an estimated 25 inches of new snow.

High Wind in GRAPEVINE, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 10:50:00 to 08-NOV-22 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Tejon Overlook measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 09:40:00 to 08-NOV-22 09:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Pigeon Spring measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 10:50:00 to 08-NOV-22 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Las Yeguas measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 14:00:00 to 08-NOV-22 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Walker Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

Heavy Snow in YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Ostrander Lake SNOTEL (8200 feet) picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Lower Kibbie Ridge SNOTEL (6700 feet) picked up an estimated 21 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in KINGS CANYON NP, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Volcanic Knob SNOTEL (10050 feet) picked up an estimated 24 inches of new snow.

High Wind in GRAPEVINE, CALIFORNIA
From 08-NOV-22 10:50:00 to 08-NOV-22 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station 5NW Lebec measured a peak wind gust of 71 mph.

Heavy Snow in YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Paradise Meadow SNOTEL (7650 feet) picked up an estimated 25 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL (7150 feet) picked up an estimated 23 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Huntington Lake SNOTEL (7020 feet) picked up an estimated 22 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 09-NOV-22 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Green Mountain SNOTEL (7900 feet) picked up an estimated 28 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 07-NOV-22 07:00:00 to 07-NOV-22 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Wet Meadows SNOTEL (9019 feet) picked up an estimated 26 inches of new snow.