Amador County has been experiencing an unusual winter spell of warm days, cool evenings, clear skies, and little wind. But not for long - forecasters have been observing a change. Last night, Amador County saw wind gusts as high as 26 miles per hour in some areas. The night before was the same, with high winds gusting across the lower foothills. In Sacramento last night, erratic winds knocked down power lines, caused power outages and knocked down trees. Driving was dangerous for thousands of rush hour commuters in the morning hours. Wind-related accidents were reported across the Central Valley. Although the immediate forecast doesn’t call for it, more unpredictable winds should be anticipated in the coming week.