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 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 …

Jan 9, 2025 · Multiple wildfires are burning in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds. NPR speaks with a National Weather Service meteorologist about why these winds can be so …

Jan 7, 2025 · What are Santa Ana winds? Santa Anas are dry, warm and gusty northeast winds that blow from the interior of Southern California toward the coast and offshore, moving in the …

Jan 8, 2025 · Santa Ana winds are the result of high pressure over the Great Basin. What causes Santa Ana winds and where do they come from? The weather set-up is key to the Santa Ana …

Jan 9, 2025 · Every year between fall and spring, Southern Californians experience gusts of dry wind that can cause runny noses or watery eyes — and sometimes powerful enough to halt …

2 days ago · Fires driven by Santa Ana winds, the infamous gusts that howl in over the mountains to the city’s north, account for about 90 percent of the area burned by fall and winter wildfires …

Jan 20, 2025 · This extended drought, exacerbated by Santa Ana winds, has rendered the landscape increasingly vulnerable. Current data from the US Drought Monitor indicates that …

Jan 7, 2025 · A Santa Ana wind event is fueling wildfires in Los Angeles that have destroyed homes and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Here’s what to know about the winds.

Jan 9, 2025 · Santa Ana winds blow down the mountains toward the coast, drying and warming as they descend. USGS. The Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, …