Santa Ana winds, which are common in Southern ... a desert region that spans several states, including California, Nevada, Oregon and Utah. As the air squeezes through the mountain ranges and ...

Targeted power shutoffs were also possible in Southern California, where another notorious weather phenomenon, the Santa Ana winds, are expected Friday and Saturday. Winds around greater Los ...

Santa Ana winds can bring disruptive ... Idaho and south-east Oregon. These are generally dry, desert areas, which means the winds that arrive in California are lacking in moisture.

Santa Ana winds are capable of increasing fire risk — especially if combined with dry vegetation. Despite the recent rain, much of Southern California ... Washington and Oregon, then descend ...

How do the Santa Ana winds form? The winds are created by high pressure over the Great Basin — a desert region that spans several states, including California, Nevada, Oregon and Utah.

not far from the Oregon border. Another notorious weather phenomenon, the Santa Ana winds, are expected Friday and Saturday in Southern California. Sustained winds reaching 35 mph (56 kph ...