Warmer temperatures and gusty winds are in the Santa Clarita Valley weather forecast, resulting in elevated fire levels this week.  Temperatures are expected to climb over the week before cooling and a slight chance of rain over the weekend, said Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS).   “This upcoming week we are expecting strong winds,” Schoenfeld said.  ...

On Friday, Forest Fire Danger in the Angeles National Forest near Santa Clarita reached extreme levels, prompting additional fire restrictions affecting those who visit or camp in the area.  On September 9, officials monitoring fire danger levels in the Angeles mountains, which includes the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, increased fire danger levels from “very high” to “extreme,” leading to ...

Recent rain and snow in the Angeles National Forest lowered the fire danger to “very high” from “extreme,” officials said Monday.  This change is expected to allow areas previously closed due to the extreme rating to reopen. However, “Very High”  fire restrictions still apply, including no use of campfires, camp stoves, or BBQs throughout the forest, according to Angeles National ...