Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Overview

A high wind event occurred over the region on Friday October 7, 2011. Numerous wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were recorded, with some over 70 mph. These strong winds were from a southerly direction, which is very rare in our area. Most high wind events occur with westerly or northerly winds. There was also significant blowing dust in open country that reduced visibility at times. In addition, numerous tree damage occurred throughout the region.

Weather Map at Noon Oct. 7, 2011

Storm Reports

Storm Reports

...HIGHEST REPORTED WIND GUSTS FOR FRIDAY OCT. 7TH...

CITY.......WIND GUST (MPH)
ANGUS/EUCLID ND........71
NORTHWOOD 10NW.........71
WALHALLA ND AWOS.......67
COOPERSTOWN ND AWOS....61
GRAND FORKS ND ASOS....60
GRAND FORKS ND NWS.....60
COOPERSTOWN 3SW ND.....59
BINFORD ND.............58
FISHER MN MNDOT........58
DONALDSON MNDOT........57
CROOKSTON MN AWOS......56
LANGDON ND AWOS........56
MUNICH 3S ND...........56
FARGO ND ASOS..........53
CASSELTON ND...........52
HALLOCK MN AWOS........52
RED LAKE FALLS MN......52

ASOS AND AWOS ARE LOCATED AT AIRPORT LOCALES.
MNDOT SITES ARE LOCATED NEAR THE LISTED TOWN.
ALL OTHER REPORTING SITES ARE PERSONAL WEATHER STATIONS.

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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

Wind Gusts on Friday October 7, 2011