Locally gusty Santa Ana winds impacted Southern California from late on January 22 through January 23. The strongest winds occurred across the San Bernardino County Mountains through the Santa Ana Mountains and foothills, where several reports of downed trees and powerlines were received.

High Wind in SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JAN-23 22:51:00 to 22-JAN-23 22:51:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station FRCC1 Fremont Canyon reported a wind gust of 72 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 00:01:00 to 23-JAN-23 00:01:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highways reported a downed tree into lanes on Simpson Road at Rice Road in Winchester. Nearby site Domenigoni Pkwy reported north winds gusting to 41 mph.

High Wind in SAN DIEGO COUNTY VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 01:22:00 to 23-JAN-23 01:22:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station FBZC1 Fallbrook RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

Strong Wind in ORANGE COUNTY INLAND, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 02:12:00 to 23-JAN-23 02:12:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 26.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public report of a 30-foot tall, 3-foot diameter tree downed, blocking a lane of Antonio Parkway at Oso Pkwy. Nearby mesonet station reported northeast wind gusts of 25-30 mph at the time.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 02:29:00 to 23-JAN-23 02:29:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highways reported a downed tree and powerline onto Valley of the Falls Drive near Redwood Drive in Forest Falls. Nearby mesonet site Mill Creek reported south-southeast winds gusting to 44 mph.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 02:59:00 to 23-JAN-23 02:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highways reported a downed tree blocking all lanes of Ortega Highway at South Main Divide Road. Nearby El Cariso RAWS reported northwest wind gusts to 63 mph.

Strong Wind in ORANGE COUNTY COASTAL, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 03:14:00 to 23-JAN-23 03:14:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 32.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Department of Highways reports a downed tree blocking the northbound lanes of the Pacific Coast Highway at Doheny Park Blvd. Nearby Capistrano mesonet station reported winds gusting to 37 mph.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 04:10:00 to 23-JAN-23 04:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station SE268 Box Springs Mountain reported a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

High Wind in SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 06:29:00 to 23-JAN-23 06:29:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station E3131 Pleasants Peak reported a peak wind gust of 71 mph.

Strong Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 07:32:00 to 23-JAN-23 07:32:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Social media post of three large, uprooted trees near Whiterood Road and Avenida Acacias in Murrieta. Estimated wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.

Strong Wind in COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 09:10:00 to 23-JAN-23 09:10:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported downed trees and branches and blowing dust, with wind gusts to 50 mph.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 10:00:00 to 23-JAN-23 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station 039SE Shandin Hills reported a peak wind gust of 71 mph.

High Wind in SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JAN-23 10:50:00 to 23-JAN-23 10:50:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet station 189SE Arrowhead Springs reported a peak wind gust of 75 mph.