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 …

Oct 17, 2018 · 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 …

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 …

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...

Jan 8, 2025 · Santa Ana winds can bring disruptive impacts to daily life in Los Angeles and parts of southern California, but when coupled with wildfires they can escalate the situation rapidly, …

Mar 2, 2025 · 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 …

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 12, 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 …

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 …