How do Santa Ana winds hinder fight against LA fires? We explain.
Santa Ana winds occur when air flows west from a region of high pressure over the dry Great Basin to lower pressure off the California coast, According to Accuweather. As that cool interior air flows over and through mountain passes, it accelerates, sinks and compresses.
Santa Ana winds to continue later Saturday as Los Angeles wildfires continue
While winds were calm Saturday morning, they're expected to pick up once again in Southern California as the wildfire crisis continues. KTLA's Kacey Montoya reports on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
Los Angeles faces more wildfire evacuations even as fierce winds ease
By Jorge Garcia, Rollo Ross and Maria Alejandra Cardona LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Fierce winds that have supercharged wildfires sweeping parts of Los Angeles finally eased on Friday night, bringing some relief to weary firefighters,
Los Angeles Area Braces for Strong Winds That Will Fan Flames
Officials warned that winds would strengthen overnight, creating conditions for the Palisades blaze to grow and for others to start.
Deadly Los Angeles wildfires: New evacuation orders as deadly blaze stretches further east
Crews have reported some progress in the battle against LA’s deadly wildfires, but tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders. Follow for live updates.
Battle against Los Angeles fires gains ground as intense winds ease
A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts returning next week could resuscitate the flames.
What to Know About the Santa Ana Winds
The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.
Massive Palisades Fire turns deadly as it devastates coastal Los Angeles community
Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes as a deadly brush fire in the Pacific Palisades grew to more than 20,000 acres this week and destroyed thousands of structures.
Fires devastating Los Angeles grow more slowly as fierce winds die down
The two biggest fires devastating the Los Angeles area grew just slightly Friday as firefighters beat back the blazes that have killed at least 10 people, obliterated neighborhoods and left the nation's second-largest city on edge.
LA wildfires cause historic destruction; winds predicted to build again: Live updates
The Archer Fire, ignited Friday near the Granada Hills area of the county, not far from the already blazing Hurst Fire.
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California fires weather forecast: More Santa Ana winds hitting, red flag warning to end Friday night
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