Rare hurricane-strength winds batter L.A. area; more snow and ice on way [View All]

[Ruby the Liberal]

Source: LA Times

A rare blast of hurricane-strength winds was topped by a 94 mph gust measured by the National Weather Service at 3:57 a.m. Thursday at Whitaker Peak.

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The California Highway Patrol’s traffic website reported toppled trees throughout Los Angeles County, including along the 710 Freeway, and the interchanges of the 110 and 101, and 5 and 101 freeways.

Downed power lines have left thousands without power.

Here are some strong wind gusts clocked overnight.

Whitaker Peak: 81 mph

Pyramid Lake: 61 mph

Castiac Lake: 75 mph

Warm Springs: 75 mph

San Fernando: 71 mph

Santa Clarita: 61 mph

Read more: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/12/rare-hurricane-strength-winds-batter-la-area-more-snow-and-ice-on-way.html

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