Science behind the Santa Ana winds

Fire weather watch issued as moderate Santa Ana winds expected in Southern California
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch in Los Angeles and Ventura counties as Santa Ana winds are expected to lower humidity.
Santa Ana winds back in Southern California - here's when
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Tuesday night into Thursday as Santa Ana winds sweep back into the Southern California forecast, according to the National Weather Service.
Southern California on Alert for Rising Temperatures and Santa Ana Winds, Elevated Fire Weather Risk Forecasted
NWS San Diego forecasts warmer temperatures and Santa Ana winds, raising fire weather risks in Southern California.
The science behind the Santa Ana winds
To understand the Santa Ana winds, it’s important to first look at the larger atmospheric pattern that creates them. A strong high-pressure system builds in the Great Basin, located to the northeast of California.
Firefighters make progress containing Malibu wildfire but Santa Ana winds are expected next week
The Franklin fire was 38% contained as of Saturday evening. 19 structures have been confirmed destroyed and an additional 23 damaged, officials said. Eight of the buildings destroyed were homes.
Santa Ana winds return to California
Last week, strong winds were reported across portions of Southern California that led to the explosive growth of a major wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, in Malibu.
Fierce Santa Ana winds topple big rig trucks in Southern California and push the region toward drought
San Diego County edged closer to drought Tuesday, whipped by fierce and damaging Santa Ana winds that further dried out a region that hasn’t gotten a long, deep soaking of rain since March.
Thousands without power as Santa Ana winds bring increased fire risk for Southern California
Power to tens of thousands of people had been shut off by Monday night as utilities worked to mitigate the impacts of Southern California’s notorious Santa Ana winds, whose strong gusts could damage electrical equipment and spark wildfires.
Santa Ana winds hit Southern California, propel fast-moving Malibu blaze
Parts of Southern California are still facing "elevated to brief "critical conditions" into Thursday night as a fast-moving wildfire that forced thousands in Malibu to evacuate continues to grow.Threat level: Red Flag warnings ended as powerful Santa Ana winds eased on Wednesday afternoon,
John Wheeler: Seasonal Santa Ana winds cause December fires in California
But in California, the same effect is named the Santa Ana wind. Instead of melting snow, Santa Ana winds deliver warm air with very low humidity to the coast of California and this wind is often very strong where it is channeled through the canyons common along California's coastal region.
Warm start to the week expected, then comes Santa Ana winds
The start to the week is expected to be warmer with above average temperatures Monday and Santa Ana winds anticipated by mid-week, according to the National Weather Service.
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Santa Ana winds keep fire crews on their toes amid Red Flag Warning
The Santa Ana winds has kept fire crews on their toes as two brushfires broke out in San Diego County Tuesday.