The Santa Ana winds have returned in the Santa Clarita weather forecast, bringing dry and warm temperatures with elevated fire conditions through Tuesday.  Starting Tuesday, temperatures are expected to reach around 100 degrees with gusty northeast winds, said David Sweet, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.   “We’ve got weak Santa Ana conditions that are resulting in low humidity,” Sweet ...

The 2020-21 rain season is expected to see 50 percent lower than normal rainfall with increased Santa Ana wind conditions raising the threat of brush fires in Santa Clarita, officials said.  Santa Ana winds, which are also known as off-shore winds, normally start in early September and last through April and are typically contributors to the rapid spread of brush ...

A red flag warning has been issued for the Santa Clarita Valley due to low humidity and gusty Santa Ana winds, officials said Wednesday.  Starting Wednesday evening through Friday, northeast winds are expected to be around 25 to 40 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph throughout Santa Clarita, said Kristen Stewart, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.  “Humidity ...

Power outages are expected in the Santa Clarita Valley as high winds return and fire conditions are raised from “very high” to “extreme,” officials said Friday.  Southern California Edison is expected to cut power to approximately 4,000 homes in Los Angeles County, including the Castaic and Acton areas, according to company officials.  During periods of time when winds are strong ...

Increased wind is expected for the Santa Clarita Valley towards the end of the week, but Santa Ana conditions are not expected, officials said Wednesday. Starting Thursday and ending Friday, winds are expected to be 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, said Lisa Phillips, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Thursday night, stronger winds from ...