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 California.

Jan 8, 2025 · A major Santa Ana windstorm that has fanned destructive wildfires while also downing trees and knocking out power in Southern California continues Wednesday, but will ease some as we head...

Dec 9, 2024 · Santa Ana winds occur when winds blow and pick up speed as they travel from the inland deserts toward the coast. These wind events usually kick off in the fall and...

Jan 5, 2025 · AccuWeather meteorologists began to warn of a significant Santa Ana and wildfire potential a week in advance. These particular gusts, known as Santa Ana winds, will affect much of coastal...

Jan 7, 2025 · Powerful Santa Ana winds are sweeping across Southern California in a windstorm that triggered red flag warnings for Los Angeles County and created what firefighters called …

Jan 8, 2025 · Named for one of the canyons through which they typically howl, Santa Ana winds are strong north-to-northeast winds that occasionally blast through parts of Southern California. They...

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 opposite direction of the normal onshore flow that carries moist air from the Pacific into the region.

6 days ago · 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 Pacific Ocean.

Jan 9, 2025 · What are Santa Ana winds? Santa Ana winds flow east to west through Southern California's mountains, according to the National Weather Service.

Dec 10, 2024 · Strong Santa Ana winds could peak at 80 mph, causing quickly-spreading wildfires, should one be ignited. High winds could also lead to downed trees, power lines and power outages.