Santa Ana winds: The hidden spark behind California's fire surge
8 hours ago · Southern California has been battling intense wildfires, with flames erupting across several parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The latest surge in dangerous weather is connected to the infamous Santa Ana winds, which have been sweeping in from inland deserts and fanning fires at an alarming speed.. At the end of last week, multiple fires flared, including a sizable one near Castaic ...
These Are the Winds That Turn Wildfires Deadly in L.A.
19 hours ago · Wind data is as of Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific time By Raymond Zhong and Zach Levitt Fierce desert winds turned this month’s wildfires around Los Angeles into raging cauldrons of devastation. They ...
Los Angeles area to face more strong Santa Ana winds : NPR
Jan 20, 2025 · As firefighters battle the Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California, strong Santa Ana winds are hitting the fire-ravaged region again — posing renewed risks for the fires to spread...
Fire crews in Southern California quickly extinguish brush fires …
Jan 20, 2025 · Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, ... a spokesman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said the biggest concerns are the Palisades and Eaton Fires breaking their containment lines and a new blaze starting. ... bone-dry vegetation and strong Santa Ana winds come as firefighters continue to ...
Climate and weather drivers in southern California Santa Ana Wind …
Oct 25, 2024 · In our efforts to predict fire danger, we coupled CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) FRAP (Fire and Resource Assessment Program) fire data with hourly climate data from four stations, and with regional indices of Santa Ana Wind (SAW) wind speed, and with seasonal drought data from the Palmer Drought Severity Index.
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire …
Jan 20, 2025 · As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to the fire-weary region remains with Santa Ana winds expected...
LA wildfires: Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California …
Jan 21, 2025 · Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead...
Winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
Jan 21, 2025 · She urged Angelenos to visit lacity.gov to learn about ways to protect themselves from toxic air during Santa Ana winds.Cal Fire and local fire departments have positioned fire engines, water ...
Los Angeles will face another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds ...
Jan 20, 2025 · The Palisades Fire, which has burned 23,713 acres, was 56% contained, and the Eaton Fire was 81% contained at 14,021 acres, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Sunday.
Autumn and winter Santa Ana Winds (SAW) are responsible for the largest and most destructive wildfires in southern California. Aims. (1) To contrast fires ignited on SAW days vs non-SAW days, (2) evaluate the predictive ability of the Canadian Fire Weather Index (CFWI) for these two fire types, and (3) determine climate and weather factors ...