An atmospheric river brought widespread high winds and rain, leading to significant damage, power outages, and injuries. High Wind Warnings were issued for the entire region, and over 180,000 customers lost electricity during the event. Impacts were compounded by an earlier system that resulted in widespread damage, some areas of the Monterey Peninsula lost power again after having lost power for days from the previous system.

High Wind in SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 09:00:00 to 14-MAR-23 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Long Ridge station operated by PGE reported a wind gust of 68 mph.

Strong Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 12:20:00 to 14-MAR-23 12:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 17.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One person was injured when a tree fell onto a backyard shed and detached office in the 17900 block of Oak Drive in Redwood Estates.

High Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 10:05:00 to 14-MAR-23 10:05:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 84.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Umunhum South station operated by SJSU reported a wind gust of 97 mph.

High Wind in NORTH BAY INTERIOR MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:10:00 to 14-MAR-23 11:10:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Cobb Ridge West station operated by PGE reported a wind gust of 74 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 12:28:00 to 14-MAR-23 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 13.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A big rig tipped over on the Eastbound Richmond-San Rafael Bridge carrying Interstate 580, forcing a closure of the bridge.

High Wind in EAST BAY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:20:00 to 14-MAR-23 11:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Mines Tower weather station, operated by PGE, measured a wind gust of 93 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 14:00:00 to 14-MAR-23 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Glass was blown out of a 52-story building on 555 California in San Francisco, causing the San Francisco Fire Department to issue a shelter-in-place order that continued for four hours. No one was injured in the incident.

High Wind in MARIN COASTAL RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 09:10:00 to 14-MAR-23 09:10:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Road to Ranches station operated by PGE recorded a wind gust of 93 mph.

Strong Wind in NORTHERN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 12:27:00 to 14-MAR-23 12:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 21.00 MG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Corralitos RAWS reported a gust of 24 mph. A fallen tree damaged the De Un Amor Assisted Living Facility. None of the 19 senior citizen residents were injured and all were later evacuated.

Strong Wind in SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:50:00 to 14-MAR-23 11:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 13.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on California Highway 9 between El Solyo Heights Drive and Brackney Road in Felton, taking down power lines and blocking the road.

Strong Wind in SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:45:00 to 14-MAR-23 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A fallen eucalyptus tree closed California Highway 92 near Half Moon Bay.

High Wind in SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 07:45:00 to 14-MAR-23 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The San Francisco International Airport ASOS reported a gust of 74 mph at 11:56 AM PDT. This resulted in a ground stop that paused airport operations, and a ground delay program.

High Wind in MARIN COASTAL RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 10:20:00 to 14-MAR-23 10:20:00 (PDT-7)
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Lucas Valley station operated by PGE reported a gust of 90 mph.

Strong Wind in SANTA CLARA VALLEY INCLUDING SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:30:00 to 14-MAR-23 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 9.00 EG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree fell onto Oak Avenue Elementary school in Los Altos, injuring a student.

High Wind in SOUTHERN MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 14-MAR-23 11:37:00 to 14-MAR-23 11:37:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 0.01K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Monterey Peninsula Airport reported a wind gust of 51 mph. Across the Monterey Peninsula region, downed trees damaged 13 homes and closed California Highway 1 at the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California Highway 68 at the SFB Morse Gate, and other roads across the city of Pacific Grove. Southbound California Highway 1 was also closed at California Highway 68, or Holman Highway, due to downed power lines. On Highway 1, a man was injured when he stopped due to a downed tree and was hit by a second falling tree.