 Winifred then intensified into a moderate Category 2 hurricane on October 9 . Although the eye briefly disappeared , slight intensification was anticipated . The hurricane was curved north by an upper @-@ level trough . Winifred peaked in intensity as a major hurricane ( Category 3 or higher on the Saffir @-@ Simpson Scale ) . At this time , Winifred , had central pressure of 960 mb ( 28 inHg ) and winds of 115 mph ( 185 km / h ) . This made Winifred the final hurricane – major or otherwise – of the 1992 Pacific hurricane season . However , it was operationally believed to have peaked as a Category 2 hurricane ; the NHC did not issue any advisories with winds any higher than 110 mph ( 175 km / h ) . 
