These winds are most prevalent from September to May, when temperatures are lower. The chilly desert air is compressed as it travels down the mountainside,
Raising the air’s temperature, which is why Santa Ana winds usually seem warm or even hot. Significant property damage may result from these powerful gusts.
Because of the winds’ dryness and their ability to spread flames quickly throughout the terrain, they also raise the danger of wildfires.
The Eaton Fire was burning in the hills northeast of Pasadena early on Wednesday, January 8, according to the Washington Post.
