Strong Santa Ana winds buffeted Southern California on Tuesday, toppling big rigs and trees, knocking down power lines and wreaking havoc on outdoor Christmas decorations. The winds, which began whipping through Los Angeles and Ventura counties overnight, are expected to peak about noon before tapering off. Gusty winds toppled big rigs on freeways Tuesday morning, resulting in traffic delays across the region. At about 7 a.m., winds flipped a big rig on its side on the northbound 15 Freeway near the Sierra Avenue exit in Fontana. #lawx #SoCal pic.twitter.com/y1MRWOFwFH — NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) December 17, 2019AdvertisementDaytime temperatures throughout much of Los Angeles County are expected to hover in the mid- to high 60s.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 17, 2019 16:38 UTC