A cold upper trough pushed into central California between the afternoon of February 21 and the early morning of February 22. A cold front associated with this trough produced strong winds throughout much of the area. Several stations in the wind prone areas of the West Side Hills and in the Mountains and Deserts of Kern County measured gusts exceeding 60 mph with a few low impact indicator stations reporting gusts above 80 mph. There were also several reports of downed trees in the San Joaquin Valley.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 01:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 01:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Walker Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 68 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 23:10:00 to 21-FEB-23 23:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bear Peak RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 19:10:00 to 21-FEB-23 19:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Southern California Edison station at Greenhorn Summit measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE LOWER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:50:00 to 21-FEB-23 18:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Southern California Edison station at King George measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in PIUTE - WALKER PASS (BASIN?), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Walker Basin Sand Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:57:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:57:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The North Edwards AFB ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:26:00 to 21-FEB-23 18:26:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Indian Wells Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 88 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Grapevine Canyon Road Indian Wells Valley measured a peak wind gust of 81 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 17:32:00 to 21-FEB-23 17:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Blue Max RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 76 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 21:30:00 to 21-FEB-23 21:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at the KTIP Tower measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 22:50:00 to 21-FEB-23 22:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Quarry Access measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Cottonwood Creek West measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 23:20:00 to 21-FEB-23 23:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Cottonwood Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:30:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Cameron Ridge measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in MOJAVE DESERT SLOPE(S), CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:10:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Little Oak Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in KERN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 19:30:00 to 21-FEB-23 19:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at Paradise Cove measured a peak wind gust of 81 mph.

High Wind in KERN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:55:00 to 21-FEB-23 18:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison Station at the Old Isabella Road Rec Site measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in KERN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:57:00 to 21-FEB-23 18:57:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Riverkern RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in INDIAN WELLS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:17:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:17:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The China Lake NWTC ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 70 mph.

High Wind in COALINGA - AVENAL, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 17:50:00 to 21-FEB-23 17:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Kettleman Hills RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

Strong Wind in FRESNO - CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:49:00 to 21-FEB-23 18:49:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported powerlines on the roadway on W. San Madele Ave. west of N. Forkner Ave. in Fresno.

Strong Wind in HANFORD - CORCORAN - LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 19:00:00 to 21-FEB-23 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported a downed large tree branch destroying a chain link fence in Hanford.

Strong Wind in HANFORD - CORCORAN - LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:00:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off duty NWS employee reported damage from fallen trees in Hanford.

Strong Wind in HANFORD - CORCORAN - LEMOORE, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 21:44:00 to 21-FEB-23 21:44:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree in the roadway on Lacey Blvd. at 21 1/2 Ave. near Lemoore.

Strong Wind in FRESNO - CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 21:54:00 to 21-FEB-23 21:54:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a 100 foot tree in the westbound lanes of E. Bullard Ave. and Amber Ave.

Strong Wind in CARUTHERS - SAN JOAQUIN - SELMA, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 02:43:00 to 22-FEB-23 02:43:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a downed powerline on S. East Ave north of E. American Ave.

Strong Wind in FRESNO - CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 04:12:00 to 22-FEB-23 04:12:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol reported a downed tree in the roadway on northbound SR 41 south of E. Shaw Ave.

Winter Weather in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 16:56:00 to 23-FEB-23 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

SR 58 was closed through Tehachapi from the evening of February 22 until the morning of February 23 due to snow and icy road conditions which caused several vehicle spinouts and jackknifed tractor trailers.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:10:00 to 21-FEB-23 18:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 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 63 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:20:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:20:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Alcade RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in WEST SIDE MOUNTAINS NORTH OF HIGHWAY 198, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 20:27:00 to 21-FEB-23 20:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Panoche Road RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 18:14:00 to 21-FEB-23 18:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Jawbone Canyon RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 78 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 21:40:00 to 21-FEB-23 21:40:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The Southern California Edison station at Tehachapi East Valley measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 23:53:00 to 21-FEB-23 23:53:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Tehachapi Mountain Park RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

High Wind in TEHACHAPI, CALIFORNIA
From 22-FEB-23 01:49:00 to 22-FEB-23 01:49:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A CWOP station in Tehachapi measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

High Wind in SOUTH END OF THE UPPER SIERRA, CALIFORNIA
From 21-FEB-23 17:27:00 to 21-FEB-23 17:27:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 83.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Bird Springs Pass RAWS measured a peak wind gust of 95 mph.