A ridge of high pressure over the western U.S. provided very warm and windy conditions. Areas near the coast reached into the 90s with records broken, along with wind gusts over 70 MPH in parts of the mountains.

Heat in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 08-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 14-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Warm temperatures occurred across the region with widespread highs in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees.

Heat in ORANGE COUNTY INLAND, CALIFORNIA
From 08-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 15-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Warm temperatures occurred across the region with widespread highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Fullerton ASOS hit 91 degrees and Anaheim it 94 degrees.

Heat in ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL, CALIFORNIA
From 08-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 15-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Warm temperatures occurred across the region with widespread highs in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees. John Wayne Airport ASOS hit 91 degrees.

Heat in SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS, CALIFORNIA
From 08-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 15-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Warm temperatures occurred across the region with widespread highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. The San Diego ASOS hit 91 degrees, breaking the record high temperature for the month of February.

Heat in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 08-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 15-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Warm temperatures occurred across the region with widespread highs in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees. Ramona ASOS reported a high of 85 degrees and El Cajon reached 89 degrees.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 09-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Gusty Santa Ana winds occurred across the region with widespread winds 30 to 50 MPH. Ontario Airport ASOS reported a wind gust of 58 MPH on the 10th. Other foothill locations reported gusts over 60 MPH at times.

High Wind in SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 09-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusty Santa Ana winds occurred across the region with widespread winds 50 to 60 MPH. Fremont Canyon RAWS reported a wind gust of 77 MPH on the 10th.

High Wind in SAN GORGONIO PASS NEAR BANNING, CALIFORNIA
From 09-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusty Santa Ana winds occurred across the region with widespread winds 30 to 50 MPH. Highland Springs RAWS reported a wind gust of 58 MPH on the 10th.

High Wind in RIVERSIDE COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 09-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusty Santa Ana winds occurred across the region with widespread winds 30 to 50 MPH. Toro Peak reported a wind gust of 69 MPH on the 10th.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 09-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusty Santa Ana winds occurred across the region with widespread winds 40 to 50 MPH. Simon Open Space station reported a wind gust of 74 MPH on the 10th.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 09-FEB-22 00:00:00 to 11-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Gusty Santa Ana winds occurred across the region with widespread winds 40 to 50 MPH. Hauser Mountain reported a wind gust of 73 MPH on the 10th.

Wildfire in ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL, CALIFORNIA
From 10-FEB-22 04:00:00 to 14-FEB-22 00:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Emerald Fire burned 154 acres near Laguna Beach and Crystal Cove State Park during a Southern California Santa Ana wind event. Evacuation orders were in place near burn areas. No burned structures or injuries reported.