Very strong Satna Ana winds impacted all of Southern California the morning of January 26. Widespread wind gusts in excess of 40 mph were reported across the coast, with wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph in the valleys and gusts over 80 mph in the mountains. Major interstate closures, including I-8 in San Diego County, and I-15 and I-215 in San Bernardino County, occurred as the result of overturned semi trucks and fallen trees and powerlines. Dozens of trees were downed and snapped in Balboa Park, including one that fell on and injured a woman, resulting in the closure of the park for the remainder of the day.

High Wind in SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 09:00:00 to 26-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very strong winds impacted the Santa Ana Mountains through much of the morning on January 26. Widespread wind gusts in excess of 50 mph occurred, especially from 9 AM through noon. The following are the strongest wind gusts in the Santa Ana Mountains:
Fremont Canyon reported a peak wind gust of 81 mph.
Pleasants Peak reported a peak wind gust of 75 mph.
Chino Hills reported a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-23 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Very strong winds impacted the Inland Empire on January 26, with peak winds occurring during the late morning hours. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph were observed. The following are the highest wind gusts across the Inland Empire:
SCE125 Devil Canyon reported a peak wind gust of 71 mph.
Rancho Cucamonga reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
Highland Springs reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph.
Ontario Airport reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
SCE157 Fontana reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
SCE809 SCU San Bernardino reported a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
SCE218 Chino Hills reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
SCE722 Lytle Creek reported a peak wind gust of 62 mph.
SCE271 North Fontana reported a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
SCE536 Fontana reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
SCE603 Verdemont reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
Impacts were especially felt across northern portions of the Inland Empire near Ontario, where numerous semi trucks were blown over, one instance where portions of I-15 were blocked by an overturned semi at I-10.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 05:00:00 to 26-JAN-23 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong winds impacted the San Bernardino County Mountains through much of the morning on January 26. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph occurred, especially from 7 AM through 11 AM. The following are the strongest wind gusts recorded that morning:
Arrowhead Springs recorded a peak wind gust of 83 mph.
Marshall Peak recorded a peak wind gust of 80 mph.
Running Springs recorded a peak wind gust of 72 mph.
Lytle Creek South recorded a peak wind gust of 64 mph.
San Sevaine Flats recorded a peak wind gust of 61 mph.
Multiple reports of damage were reported, including a downed tree that brought powerlines down blocking a roadway; an electric pole broken in half; a semi truck with a 53-foot trailer flipped, blocking northbound I-15 at the Devore offramp; and an overturned big rig blocking all northbound lanes of I-215, resulting in a complete shutdown.

Strong Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 07:00:00 to 26-JAN-23 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Reported by: County Official

Strong winds impacted Balboa Park on January 26, with wind gusts of 30 to 48 mph measured in the region surrounding the park. At least 35 trees were downed in Balboa Park, prompting city and county officials to close the park through the remainder of the day. One person was injured when a tree fell on her, with her sustaining minor injuries. Another tree fell on a car and broke a wind shield. Authorities worked to removed tree limbs and branches that fell and blocked area streets.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 06:00:00 to 26-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 81.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Very strong winds impacted the San Diego County Mountains through much of the morning on January 26. Widespread wind gusts in excess of 60 mph occurred, especially from 9 AM through noon. The following are the strongest wind gusts recorded that morning:
SDGE Sill Hill reported a peak wind gust of 93 mph.
SDHGPA Laguna Launch reported a peak wind gust of 88 mph.
SDGE Buckman Springs reported a peak wind gust of  of 86 mph.
SDGE Crestwood reported a peak wind gust of 86 mph.
Palomar Mountain Lookout reported a peak wind gust of 83 mph.
Pine Valley - Horse Launch reported a peak wind gust of 83 mph.
Morena Dam reported a peak wind gust of 79 mph.
HPWREN Boucher Hill reported a peak wind gust of 79 mph.
Mt Laguna Observatory reported a peak wind gust of 79 mph.
SDGE La Posta reported a peak wind gust of 79 mph.
SDGE Sunrise Highway reported a peak wind gust of 75 mph.
Damage was reported by late morning, with a telephone pole downed across SR-79, blocking the southbound lanes near Pine Valley. A large tree was downed near Julian and was leaning on power lines.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 06:45:00 to 26-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Very strong winds impacted the I-8 corridor in the San Diego County Mountains the morning of January 26. Numerous semi-trucks were overturned near Campo, resulting in the closure of I-8 at Crestwood to divert traffic. I-8 west was eventually closed to high-profile vehicles to additional overturned big rigs. Winds were gusting around 70 to 80 mph at the time of the overturned vehicles, with a peak gust of 86 mph reported at mesonet station CWDSD Crestwood.

Strong Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 26-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Strong winds impacted the San Diego County Valleys the morning of January 26. The Department of Highways reported numerous trees down across the county and two powerlines downed near Ramona, blocking the westbound lane. A big rig tipped over near Rancho Bernardo with asphalt blocking the slow lane, causing substantial traffic delays. A trained spotter reported a downed, 80-foot Euclid tree near Escondido.

Strong Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 26-JAN-23 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Gusty winds impacted San Diego County coastal areas through much of the morning on January 26. Numerous trees were downed near downtown and Balboa Park, with one tree blocking the onramp to northbound I-5. San Diego International Airport KSAN reported a peak wind gust of 40 mph.

High Wind in SAN GORGONIO PASS NEAR BANNING, CALIFORNIA
From 26-JAN-23 07:10:00 to 26-JAN-23 07:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 80.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station 645SE Offroad Porter reported a peak wind gust of 92 mph in the San Gorgonio Pass.