A strong upper trough moved across the region on March 21 and 22. This system produced strong winds across the West Side Hills, the Sierra Nevada and across the Kern County Mountains and Deserts where several stations measured gusts exceeding 60 mph. In addition, heavy snow fell in the Sierra Nevada where several high elevation SNOTEL stations picked up between 18 and 30 inches of new snow while liquid precipitation totals were generally between 1 and 2 inches. Much of the San Joaquin Valley picked up between a quarter and three quarters of an inch of additional rainfall over an already saturated ground while thunderstorm outflow winds knocked down several trees in and around Fresno during the afternoon of March 21.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 16:50:00 to 21-MAR-23 16:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Joaquin Ridge measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 12:20:00 to 21-MAR-23 12:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Alcalde RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 12:27:00 to 21-MAR-23 12:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Panoche Road RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 09:20:00 to 21-MAR-23 09:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Las Yeguas measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 10:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 10:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 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 71 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 07:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 07:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Bear Valley Springs measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Beartrap Road measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 07:40:00 to 21-MAR-23 07:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 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 63 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 13:25:00 to 21-MAR-23 13:25:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Station RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in MARIPOSA - MADERA LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 10:40:00 to 21-MAR-23 10:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Penon Blanco measured a peak wind gust of 80 mph.

High Wind in MARIPOSA - MADERA LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 11:30:00 to 21-MAR-23 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 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 66 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 15:26:00 to 21-MAR-23 15:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Laural Mountain RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in GRAPEVINE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 08:10:00 to 21-MAR-23 08:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tejon Overlook measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.

High Wind in FRESNO - TULARE LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 10:50:00 to 21-MAR-23 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The PG&E station at Pine Flat Lake Overlook measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.

High Wind in FRAZIER MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 09:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Pelato Peak measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in COALINGA - AVENAL, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 12:50:00 to 21-MAR-23 12:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Kettlemen Hills RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in YOSEMITE NP OUTSIDE OF THE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 12:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Crane Flat RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-MAR-23 11:00:00 to 21-MAR-23 14:17:00 (PST-8)
Location: HIGHWAY CITY
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several reported trees and power lines were downed in Fresno during the early afternoon of March 21.

Flood in FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-MAR-23 18:22:00 to 22-MAR-23 21:22:00 (PST-8)
Location: ORO LOMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported southbound Interstate 5 was flooded south of Little Panoche Rd.

Heavy Snow in UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Chilkoot Meadow SNOTEL (7150 feet) picked up an estimated 18 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in UPPER SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Kaiser Point SNOTEL (9131 feet) picked up an estimated 19 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in KAISER TO RODGERS RIDGE, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Upper Burnt Corral SNOTEL (9700 feet) picked up an estimated 23 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in KINGS CANYON NP, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Mitchell Meadow SNOTEL (9900 feet) picked up an estimated 31 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in KINGS CANYON NP, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Volcanic Knob SNOTEL (10050 feet) picked up an estimated 31 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in KINGS CANYON NP, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The State Lakes SNOTEL (10419 feet) picked up an estimated 27 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA NP, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Chagoopa Plateau SNOTEL (9450 feet) picked up an estimated 23 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SEQUOIA NP, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Farewell Gap SNOTEL (9500 feet) picked up an estimated 27 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Casa Vieja Meadows SNOTEL (8300 feet) picked up an estimated 20 inches of new snowfall.

Heavy Snow in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 20-MAR-23 22:00:00 to 22-MAR-23 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

The Wet Meadows SNOTEL (9019 feet) picked up an estimated 23 inches of new snowfall.