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High Wind Warning 3, NWS San Diego, CA

March 1, 2024Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this high wind warning at Mar 1, 2024, 3:25 AM PST for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Mar 1, 2024, 6:00 PM PST. It was in force for 52 hr. 34 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2024, 3:25 AM PST (11:25 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2024, 6:00 PM PST
Expired
Mar 3, 2024, 10:00 PM PST
In force
52 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 2, 6:10 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Nne Big Bear City, CAMesonet station SE585 Doble (SCE585).
Mar 2, 10:55 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 583 Ne Apple Valley, CAAWOS station KAPV Apple Valley Airport.
Mar 2, 11:00 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Nne Big Bear City, CAMesonet station SE267 Cactus Flat (SCE267).
Mar 2, 11:05 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7012 Nnw Twentynine Palms, CAKNXP Twentynine Palms Air Base. Peak wind gust of 70 mph observed at 1105 am LT. No additional gusts above 58 mph observed.
Mar 2, 11:30 AM PSTFLOOD1 Nne Crestline, CASR 138 wash out. State Highway is closed due to damage from flooding. 3 gauges received 4 inches of rain from 1 am to 5 pm March 2. Caltrans reported the road was undermined from water.
Mar 2, 11:30 AM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 947 N Big Bear City, CAMesonet station SE269 Cushenbury Springs (SCE269).
Mar 2, 12:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 785 Nw Crestline, CAMesonet station 711SE Silverwood West (SCE1711).
Mar 2, 12:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 677 E Landers, CADW7835 Joshua Tree site observed peak gust of 67 mph at 1200 pm. Wind gusts above 58 began at 950 am and ended at 145pm.
Mar 2, 12:20 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 865 Sse Lucerne Valley, CAMesonet station SE262 Lucerne Valley (SCE262).
Mar 2, 12:40 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 627 Ese Hesperia, CAMesonet station 736SE Hesperia Trail (SCE1736).
Mar 2, 12:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 586 Wnw Desert Hot Spring, CAMesonet station SE287 Morongo Valley (SCE287).
Mar 2, 12:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 62Lytle Creek, CAMesonet station SE724 Lytle Creek (SCE724).
Mar 2, 12:51 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7813 Ese Big Bear City, CAMesonet station BCNC1 Burns Canyon.
Mar 2, 1:10 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Sse Julian, CAMesonet station HRPSD Harrison Park (SDGE).
Mar 2, 1:10 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Ene Lake Arrowhead, CAMesonet station SE364 Lake Arrowhead (SCE364).
Mar 2, 1:40 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 654 S Lytle Creek, CAMesonet station 056SE Lytle Creek South (SCE1056).
Mar 2, 1:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 787 Ene Cabazon, CAMesonet station WWAC1 Whitewater RAWS.
Mar 2, 2:07 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 588 Wsw Borrego Springs, CAMesonet station RCHC1 Ranchita.
Mar 2, 3:06 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Sse Coachella, CAASOS station KTRM Thermal Airport.
Mar 2, 3:15 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 Nw Running Springs, CAMesonet station HHPC1 Heaps Peak.
Mar 2, 3:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 6711 Ene Campo, CAMesonet station BVDSD Boulevard West (SDGE).
Mar 2, 3:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 684 Sse Yermo, CADaggett ASOS peak gust to 68 mph at 1550. Wind gusts aoa 58 mph began at 1545 and continued through 1640.
Mar 2, 4:40 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 582 Ene Crestline, CAMesonet station SE359 Crestline (SCE359).
Mar 2, 7:10 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 607 Nne Lytle Creek, CAMesonet station SE338 Cajon Lookout (SCE338).
Mar 2, 7:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 704 Sse Pine Valley, CAMesonet station HF003 Pine Valley - Horse Launch.
Mar 2, 7:50 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 807 Ene Cabazon, CAMesonet station WWAC1 Whitewater RAWS.
Mar 2, 8:00 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 737 Wsw Desert Hot Spring, CAMesonet station SE566 Desert Hot Springs (SCE566).
Mar 2, 8:20 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 Ne Mt San Jacinto, CAMesonet station SE577 Snowcreek Cyn (SCE577).
Mar 2, 8:40 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 N Pine Valley, CAMesonet station LFRSD Lucky Five Ranch (SDGE).
Mar 2, 9:30 PM PSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Ne Mt San Jacinto, CAMesonet station SE353 Banning Pass (SCE353).
Mar 3, 8:26 AM PSTSNOW 0.11 Wnw Big Bear City, CARecent storm totals: 0.15 inches of rain (measured) followed by a dusting like layer of snow.
Mar 3, 12:00 PM PSTSNOW/ICE DMG4 Ne Mt Baldy, CAMt Baldy reported major icing, rime and clear ice, from fluctuating snow levels. Resort was not able to open on Sunday. Wet snowfall of 3 to 9 inches reported between 7500 and 8600 feet.
Mar 3, 4:00 PM PSTRAIN 0.862 Ese San Marcos, CA0.23 inches new. Yesterday 0.63; storm total 0.86 so far.
Mar 3, 7:26 PM PSTRAIN 0.893 Ese Yucaipa, CAStorm total.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 11.4 hours before the alert went out and 145 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2024-03-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2024-03-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -28 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
858 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
101 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

511 
WWUS76 KSGX 011125
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
325 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

CAZ055-060-065-012300-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0003.240302T0600Z-240303T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0003.240302T0200Z-240303T2000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
325 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on the desert
  slopes of the mountains with the strongest winds expected for
  Saturday afternoon and night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for blowing debris or fallen trees and branches on the
highway. Reduce your speed and be extremely cautious. If you 
encounter fallen electrical wires...do no exit your vehicle.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-012300-
/O.UPG.KSGX.HW.A.0003.240302T1200Z-240303T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.HW.W.0003.240302T1400Z-240303T2000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, 
and Pine Valley
325 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected.
  Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles..

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on the desert
  slopes of the mountains with the strongest winds expected for
  Saturday afternoon and night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for blowing debris or fallen trees and branches on the
highway. Reduce your speed and be extremely cautious. If you 
encounter fallen electrical wires...do no exit your vehicle.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-012300-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.240302T2000Z-240303T0800Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
325 AM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT PST
SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight PST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down. Reduced visibility in blowing dust
  and sand.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of gusty winds could result in
  hazardous travel conditions on Interstate 10 through the
  Coachella Valley and Interstate 8 in San Diego County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
199 
WWUS76 KSGX 012110
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
110 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

CAZ055-060-065-020600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.240302T0200Z-240303T2000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
110 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on the desert
  slopes of the mountains with the strongest winds expected
  Saturday afternoon and night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-020600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.240302T1400Z-240303T2000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, 
and Pine Valley
110 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 85 mph expected.
  Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be on the desert
  slopes of the mountains with the strongest winds expected for
  Saturday afternoon and night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-020600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.240302T2000Z-240303T0800Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
110 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight PST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of gusty winds could result in
  hazardous travel conditions on Interstate 10 through the
  Coachella Valley and Interstate 8 in San Diego County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

EA
445 
WWUS76 KSGX 020531
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
931 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

CAZ055-060-065-021415-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240303T2000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
931 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph 
  expected. Isolated gusts 80 to 90 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. Strongest winds on 
  the desert slopes of the mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday, strongest Saturday afternoon and 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
  Gusty winds will result in hazardous travel conditions on 
  Interstate 15 through the Cajon Pass and across the High Desert.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-021415-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.240302T1400Z-240303T2000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, 
and Pine Valley
931 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO NOON
PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph expected. 
  Isolated gusts 80 to 90 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County
  Mountains. Strongest winds on the desert slopes of the
  mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to noon PST Sunday. Strongest winds 
  expected for Saturday afternoon and night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could damage trees and other objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-021415-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.240302T2000Z-240303T0800Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
931 PM PST Fri Mar 1 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT
PST SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight PST Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down. Gusty winds will result in hazardous
  travel conditions on Interstate 10 through the Coachella Valley
  and Interstate 8 in San Diego County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

APR
894 
WWUS76 KSGX 021101
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
301 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

CAZ055-060-065-022300-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240303T2000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
301 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 80 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. Strongest winds on 
  the desert slopes of the mountains.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other 
  objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-022300-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.240302T1400Z-240303T2000Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, 
and Pine Valley
301 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected.
  Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Mountains. Strongest winds on the desert slopes of the
  mountains.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other objects.  
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-022300-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.240302T2000Z-240303T0800Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
301 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT
PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.Gusty winds will result in hazardous 
  travel conditions on Interstate 10 through the Coachella Valley 
  and Interstate 8 in San Diego County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

17
322 
WWUS76 KSGX 022055
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1255 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

CAZ060-065-030600-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
1255 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 85 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. Strongest winds on 
  the desert slopes of the mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other 
  objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak this afternoon through
  early Sunday morning. Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ058-030600-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
1255 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 85 mph. Isolated
  gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Mountains. Strongest winds on the desert slopes of the 
  mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other 
  objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak this afternoon through
  early Sunday morning. Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ055-056-030600-
/O.EXT.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, 
and Idyllwild-Pine Cove
1255 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts to 85 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 90 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. Strongest winds on 
  the desert slopes of the mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other 
  objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak this afternoon through
  early Sunday morning. Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-030600-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
1255 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.Gusty winds will result in 
  hazardous travel conditions on Interstate 10 through the 
  Coachella Valley and Interstate 8 in San Diego County.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will peak this afternoon through
  early Sunday morning. Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

EA
826 
WWUS76 KSGX 030448
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
848 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

CAZ060-065-031415-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Apple and Lucerne Valleys-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, 
and Lucerne Valley
848 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph. 
  Isolated gusts to 80 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. Strongest winds on 
  the desert slopes of the mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other 
  objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but 
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ058-031415-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Julian and Pine Valley
848 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. Isolated 
  gusts to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Riverside County Mountains and San Diego County 
  Mountains. Strongest winds on the desert slopes of the 
  mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other 
  objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but 
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ055-056-031415-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, 
and Idyllwild-Pine Cove
848 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
  Isolated gusts to 80 mph.

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. Strongest winds on 
  the desert slopes of the mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and other 
  objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but 
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-031415-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
848 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down. Gusty winds will result in 
  hazardous travel conditions on Interstate 10 through the 
  Coachella Valley and Interstate 8 in San Diego County.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will weaken slightly on Sunday but 
  will remain gusty through the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$
417 
WWUS76 KSGX 031214
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
414 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

CAZ055-060-065-032200-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
414 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...San Bernardino County Mountains, Apple and Lucerne 
  Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. Strongest winds on 
  the desert slopes of the mountains.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damage to tree limbs and unsecured out door objects
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-032200-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, 
and Pine Valley
414 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph. 

* WHERE...Riverside and San Diego County Mountains. Strongest
  winds on the desert slopes.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Damage to tree limbs and unsecured outdoor objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
  along I-10 and I-8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-032200-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
414 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

SS
474 
WWUS76 KSGX 032032
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1232 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

CAZ055-060-065-040600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
1232 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Desert slopes of the San Bernardino County Mountains,
  Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damage to tree limbs and unsecured out door objects 
  possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high 
  profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ056-058-040600-
/O.CON.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, 
and Pine Valley
1232 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Desert slopes of the Riverside and San Diego County
  Mountains. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damage to tree limbs and unsecured outdoor objects.
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles
  along I-10 and I-8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ061-062-040600-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
1232 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CO
611 
WWUS76 KSGX 040536
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Diego CA
936 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

CAZ055-060-065-040645-
/O.EXP.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Apple and Lucerne Valleys-
San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
Including the cities of Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, Big Bear City,
Big Bear Lake, Running Springs, Wrightwood, Victorville, 
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and Lucerne Valley
936 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have weakened this evening allowing the warning to expire.
Gusty winds near 25-45 MPH will continue tonight through Monday 
afternoon.

$$

CAZ056-058-040645-
/O.EXP.KSGX.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains-
Including the cities of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Julian, 
and Pine Valley
936 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have weakened this evening allowing the warning to expire.
Gusty winds near 25-45 MPH will continue tonight through Monday 
afternoon.

$$

CAZ061-062-040645-
/O.EXP.KSGX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240304T0600Z/
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Coachella, 
and Borrego Springs
936 PM PST Sun Mar 3 2024

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

Winds have weakened this evening allowing the advisory to expire.
Gusty winds near 20-30 MPH will continue through Monday morning.

$$

APR

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS San Diego, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Feb 29, 8:16 PM PST, 7 hours 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 29, 8:16 PM PST, 7 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Diego CA
816 PM PST Thu Feb 29 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
A deep marine layer
will result in areas of drizzle or light rain in some locations
tonight into Friday morning. A large low pressure system over the
northeast Pacific will move slowly inland along the US West Coast
through the weekend. Strong winds are expected along the mountain
ridges, desert slopes, and into the deserts. Showers and mountain
snow above 5000-6000 ft are expected Friday through Sunday, with
the best chances of precipitation on Saturday. Below average
temperatures will maintain themselves into next week. There are
additional chances of precipitation around the middle of next
week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE...
SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTIES...

Evening update...
The 00Z KNKX sounding shows a marine inversion based near 4700 ft
MSL with the saturated layer around 1500 ft thick. Clouds have
already filled in across most areas along the mountains to the
coast this evening. Some patchy drizzle or light showers are
possible west of the mountains again tonight, though any
accumulation would be limited to a couple hundredths of an inch.
For the remainder of the mountains and into the deserts, breezy
southwest to west winds will continue into Friday, strongest
along the desert mountain slopes and below the San Gorgonio pass
where gusts of 30-45 mph will occur. Friday will be a few degrees
cooler across the region with highs 5 to 10 degrees normal for
most areas, and around 1 to 3 degrees below normal in the low
deserts.

Previous discussion...
As the broad area of low pressure digs south into the Great Basin
Friday night, winds will begin to increase more significantly over
the mountains, desert mountain slopes, and into the deserts. Winds
are expected to be strongest Saturday evening into Sunday as the low
pressure system slowly moves east. Peak wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph
are expected, with strongest winds on mountain ridges and desert
mountain slopes. Gusts 45 to 60 mph possible in the deserts with
the strongest winds near the foothills of the San Bernardino
Mountains in the Lucerne Valley area as well as below the San
Gorgonio Pass. Latest guidance has winds peaking Saturday night
and slowly diminishing through the day Sunday. These strong gusty
winds will make travel difficult at times, mainly for high profile
vehicles traveling in those windy locations and for all vehicles
traveling in the mountains. Winds on the coastal mountain slopes
are not expected to be as strong, with peak gusts 30 to 40 mph
expected for those locations.

Periods of precipitation are expected from the coast to the
mountains Friday evening into Sunday. Showers are expected to be
scattered in coverage. Light to moderate rain is expected, with
rain rates peaking around 0.25 inches per hour at times. Best
chance of rain is on Saturday. Forecast rainfall totals for Friday
afternoon through Sunday are: 0.10-0.25 inches for San Diego
coast and valleys, locally up to 0.40 inches in northern San Diego
County; 0.25-0.50 inches for the Inland Empire; 0.30-0.40 inches
for Orange County; 1-2.50 inches in the San Bernardino County
mountains (below snow level); 0.50-0.75 inches for the San Diego
and Riverside County mountains; and 0.10 of an inch or less for
the deserts.

Periods of snow are also expected. Most of the snow will accumulate
in the San Bernardino County mountains and on the higher peaks of
the Riverside County mountains. Snow levels around 6000 feet on
Saturday are expected to fall to around 5000 feet on Sunday.
Precipitation is expected to be tapering off as snow levels drop
to their lowest levels. It is looking unlikely the San Diego
county mountains will see accumulating snowfall. Current forecast
has 3 to 7 inches of snow above 7000 ft, 1 to 3 inches of snow
between 6000- 7000 ft, and a trace to an inch below 6000 ft.
Travel will be hazardous in the mountains, especially in the San
Bernardino and Riverside county mountains where periods of snow
and gusty winds will reduce visibility. Road conditions are also
expected to be slippery with snow accumulating on roads.

Showers are expected to decrease through the day Sunday, ending over
the mountains in the afternoon. Early next week is expected to be
dry, but temperatures will continue to be below average for this
time of year. There are additional chances for precipitation around
the middle of next week. Low confidence in details and timing,
current forecast follows the NBM with slight chances (15-20%) of
precipitation Wednesday and Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION...
010320Z...Coast/Valleys...BKN-OVC030-050 locally BKN025 through 18Z
Friday with areas DZ 10Z-18Z. After 18Z...SCT-BKN030-050 through
23Z.

Mountains/Deserts...West and southwest facing mountain slopes
partially obscd in clouds and fog tonight through Friday morning
with patchy -RA/DZ after 10Z. Mostly clear in the deserts.

SW-W wind gusts 25-35 kt on the desert mountain slopes and into the
deserts with MOD UDDFS/LLWS.

&&

.MARINE...
Friday night through Sunday: Scattered showers and breezy westerly
winds gusting to 20-25 kt. Winds shifting northwest Sunday night and
Monday. Choppy seas from a short-period wind swell.

&&

.BEACHES...
An elevated west-northwest swell this weekend will generate surf of
4-7 ft Saturday through Monday. A cold front will bring breezy west
winds and scattered showers.

&&

.SKYWARN...
Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions.

&&

.SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...High Wind Watch from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon for
     Apple and Lucerne Valleys-San Bernardino County Mountains-
     San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.

     Winter Storm Watch from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon
     for San Bernardino County Mountains.

     High Wind Watch from late Friday night through Sunday afternoon
     for Riverside County Mountains-San Diego County Mountains.

     Winter Storm Watch from late Friday night through Sunday
     afternoon for Riverside County Mountains.

     Wind Advisory from noon Saturday to 4 AM PST Sunday for
     Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts.

PZ...None.

&&

PUBLIC...SS/CO
AVIATION/MARINE/BEACHES...Moede

The office that day

Everything else NWS San Diego, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:13 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySGXRiverside, San Bernardino9 hr
Mar 1, 12:01 PM PSTWinter Storm WarningSGXRiverside, San Bernardino50 hr
Mar 1, 1:07 PM PSTBeach Hazards StatementSGXOrange68 hr
Mar 1, 1:07 PM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySGXSan Diego68 hr
Mar 1, 1:12 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySGX68 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.