Santa Ana winds are common in Southern California during cooler months. Here’s a look at the often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a raging wildfire.

What to know about Santa Ana winds. Wind moves from high pressure to low pressure. When you add Southern California's rugged topography of mountains, canyons and passes, that wind can now pick up ...

Santa Ana wind forecast incites worry: When high winds could return to LA area. Christopher Cann. USA TODAY. After a break in strong winds that helped firefighters make progress against the deadly ...