Another strong winter storm impacted Southwestern California. The storm brought winter storm conditions the local mountains with snowfall totals of 2 to 4 feet and southerly winds gusting in excess of 80 MPH. Other areas also experienced some strong winds. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms developed across the area, spawning two weak tornadoes.

High Wind in SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTERIOR VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:10:00 to 21-MAR-23 15:00:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the interior valleys of San Luis Obispo county. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: Navajo Flats (gust 59 MPH) and Lewis Ranch Road (gust 58 MPH).

Winter Storm in NORTHWESTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS INCLUDING THE INTERSTATE 5 CORRIDOR, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:53:00 to 21-MAR-23 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the Interstate 5 Corridor in the Los Angeles county mountains. Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 feet were reported above 6000 feet elevation with 10 to 20 inches between 5000 and 6000 feet. Additionally, there were some very strong southerly winds. Some peak gusts from the local mesonet include: Whitaker Peak (gust 54 MPH) and Sandberg ASOS (gust 53 MPH).

Winter Storm in NORTHERN VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:53:00 to 21-MAR-23 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the northern Ventura county mountains.  Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 feet were reported above 6000 feet elevation with 8 to 16 inches between 5000 and 6000 feet. Additionally, there were some very strong southerly winds with gusts in excess of 50 MPH reported.

Winter Storm in WESTERN SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS INCLUDING THE HIGHWAY 14 CORRIDOR, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:53:00 to 21-MAR-23 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the western range of the San Gabriel Mountains. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 feet were reported above 6000 feet elevation with 10 to 20 inches between 5000 and 6000 feet. Additionally, there were some very strong southerly winds. Some peak gusts from the local mesonet include: Magic Mountain Truck Trail (gust 102 MPH), Mill Creek RAWS (gust 76 MPH) and Camp Nine (gust 75 MPH).

Winter Storm in EST SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:53:00 to 21-MAR-23 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the western range of the San Gabriel Mountains. Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 feet were reported above 6000 feet elevation with 10 to 20 inches between 5000 and 6000 feet. Additionally, there were some very strong southerly winds. Some peak gusts from the local mesonet include: Ford Observatory (gust 76 MPH), Yucca Circle (gust 65 MPH) and Clear Creek RAWS (gust 60 MPH).

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:53:00 to 21-MAR-23 21:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the southern Ventura county mountains.  Snowfall totals of 1 to 3 feet were reported above 6000 feet elevation with 8 to 16 inches between 5000 and 6000 feet. Additionally, there were some very strong southerly winds. The sensor at Sycamore Canyon reported wind gusts up to 79 MPH.

High Wind in SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 06:40:00 to 21-MAR-23 15:00:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the mountains of San Luis Obispo county. Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: Mount Lowe (gust 66 MPH) and Friis Camp (gust 59 MPH).

High Wind in SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 07:10:00 to 21-MAR-23 14:00:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds impacted the Santa Lucia Mountains in San Luis Obispo county.  Some peak wind gusts from the local mesonet include: TV Towers (gust 64 MPH), High School Hill (gust 61 MPH) and Camino Del Capitan (gust 58 MPH).

Tornado in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 22-MAR-23 10:14:00 to 22-MAR-23 10:18:00 (PST-8)
Location: EAST LOS ANGELES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A weak tornado developed in the community of Montebello. The EF1 tornado impacted the area around the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue. There was substantial damage to the industrial warehouse and commercial business district, including nearly total roof collapse in one building and a total of 17 damaged structures. Numerous vehicles were damaged due to flying debris.

Winter Storm in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 07:53:00 to 21-MAR-23 21:00:00 (PDT-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the interior mountains of Santa Barbara county.  Snowfall totals of 1 to 2 feet were reported above 5500 feet. Additionally, there were some very strong southerly winds with the Tepusquet RAWS reporting gusts up to 59 MPH.

Tornado in SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 16:45:00 to 21-MAR-23 16:47:00 (PST-8)
Location: CARPINTERIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A weak tornado developed in the community of Carpinteria. The EF0 tornado impacted the area near the intersection of Highway 192 and Cravens Lane. In a mobile home park, 26 homes were damaged. Also, several powerlines were blown down. One injury was reported.