Effective July 2, 2024, fire danger levels have increased to “High” at the Angeles National Forest, including the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Visitors to the Angeles National Forest, including recreational cabin owners and concessioners, are advised of the following updates: Remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, every campsite, every day. This includes sparklers. ...

A wind advisory has been issued for Santa Clarita as Santa Ana winds return, bringing increased fire risk. The National Weather Service Los Angeles issued the wind advisory, which is set to be active in the Santa Clarita Valley until 3 p.m. Monday. “Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and make driving difficult, especially for drivers of high profile ...

High temperatures and dry winds are returning to the Santa Clarita weather forecast, prompting an elevated fire risk through Thursday.  From Tuesday through Thursday, Santa Clarita temperatures are expected to reach the low 90s while 30 to 40 mile per hour winds pick up during the afternoon and evening hours.  “Elevated to brief critical fire weather conditions for interior valleys, ...

Effective Friday,  the fire danger rating on the Angeles National Forest decreased from “Very High” to “High.” Recent rain and snowfall have increased moisture levels in grasses and shrubs across the Southland. With more rain and snow anticipated, fire management officials lowered the fire danger level to reflect the change in conditions. Even though the threat of wildfire has been ...

Due to “extremely” high fire conditions throughout the state of California, including the Santa Clarita Valley, the Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is temporarily closing all National Forests in California. The closure is set to go into effect Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 17 at 11:59 p.m., according to officials. However, this order does not affect ...

Warmer temperatures and an elevated fire risk are expected in the Santa Clarita weather forecast midweek before a 10 degree cool off by the weekend, officials said. Starting Tuesday, we are expecting temperatures to be about 10 degrees warmer than Monday, with the heat lasting through Thursday, said Kathy Hoxsie, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Not much notable ...

Gusty Santa Ana winds are in the Santa Clarita forecast Tuesday, but are expected to diminish in the evening, officials said. Throughout the day, winds have been gusty throughout Santa Clarita, reaching speeds of up to 44 miles per hour, said Lisa Phillips, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “We have a high wind warning out right now until ...

The insurance commissioner announced Thursday that insurance companies cannot deny Santa Clarita homeowners coverage due to the risk of brush fires for the next year, officials said. On Thursday, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies non-renewing policyholders which is set to help at least 800,000 homeowners in wildfire disaster areas in Northern and Southern ...

A Red Flag Warning is has been issued for the Santa Clarita Valley until Sunday, increasing the fire danger in the area. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The warning is set to be in effect until 6 p.m. Sunday, with winds in Santa Clarita reaching gusts with up to 45 miles ...