Jun 18, 2021 · Scientists had predicted rapid inland warming would weaken one of the winds' primary drivers and reduce their frequency. But a new study is casting doubt on that …

Jan 8, 2025 · What makes the Santa Ana winds happening now unique? For one thing, the current Santa Anas are on the upper end of the spectrum for velocity, which is part of why they …

Oct 26, 2024 · Will Climate Change Affect the Winds? A 2019 study observed that the frequency of Santa Ana winds has decreased in the last twenty years, due to climate shifts. In the early …

Jan 31, 2019 · We downscale Santa Ana winds (SAWs) from eight global climate models (GCMs) and validate key aspects of their climatology over the historical period. We then assess SAW …

We downscale Santa Ana winds (SAWs) from eight global climate models (GCMs) and validate key aspects of their climatology over the historical period. We then assess SAW evolution and …

Feb 19, 2025 · A trifecta of fire-friendly climate conditions set the stage for the January 2025 fires: back-to-back wet winters that boosted vegetation, a record-dry fall, and an extremely strong …

Jan 17, 2025 · Santa Ana winds are dry, gusty winds that blow from the interior deserts toward the coast, naturally fanning flames and spreading fires. But while the winds haven’t changed …

Oct 28, 2019 · Recent research suggests that as the climate warms, Santa Ana winds may become less frequent. Coupled with precipitation changes, that could mean more intense fires …

Dry and gusty Santa Ana winds (SAWs) drive the most catastrophic wildfires in Southern California. Their sensitivity to the changing climate has been a matter of uncertainty and …

Jan 16, 2025 · Days before hurricane-force Santa Ana wind gusts fueled fires that devastated Los Angeles, meteorologists posted eerily accurate warnings that such a scenario was possible. …