The Santa Ana winds, occasionally referred to as the devil winds, [1][2] are strong, extremely dry katabatic winds that originate inland and affect coastal Southern California and northern Baja …

Santa Ana winds are hot, dry, gusty winds that blow into southern California from inland deserts, descending down the leeward slopes of California’s Pacific Coast mountain ranges toward the …

Santa Ana winds are dry and warm winds from the Great Basin, an area that incorporates large parts of the states of Nevada and Utah. They start in the Basin's inland deserts, east and north of Southern …

Jan 8, 2025 · Santa Ana winds are produced when an area of surface high pressure builds into the Great Basin, setting up a large, anomalous pressure difference between the inland high and lower …

Jan 8, 2025 · The strength of the wind is what helps to spread fires rapidly. Speeds of 60 to 80mph (95-130km/h) are common, but gusts of up to 100mph (160km/h) can occur during the worst Santa Ana …

6 days ago · A brief tornado occurred in Los Angeles County on Christmas Day. Days later, gusty winds impact SoCal through Tuesday, Dec. 30.

6 days ago · Just days after a Christmas downpour, the Santa Ana winds are gusting in parts of Southern California, causing damage and downed trees for some.

Jan 7, 2025 · When air rushes through the mountain passes — the bowl’s holes — the winds gain speed, moving toward the lower-pressure area of the Southern California coast. The air of the Santa …

6 days ago · Damaging Santa Ana winds are hitting Southern California, with gusts between 55 and 85 mph forecast to peak through Tuesday. The risk of downed trees is elevated due to saturated soil …

Jan 21, 2025 · Santa Ana winds are dry, warm, and gusty winds that blow from the interior of southern California toward the coast and offshore. They are a type of downslope wind, which is a wind …