Intense Santa Ana winds buffeted Southern California on Saturday, with officials warning of damaging gusts and the potential of “small fire activity” through the weekend. The gusty conditions are expected to continue across Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Ana winds persisting through Sunday, the National Weather Service’s area forecast said Saturday. The strongest winds will affect the San Gabriel and Santa Susana mountains, with “damaging gusts” reaching 60 to 70 mph. California Santa Ana winds, ‘big warm-up’ ahead for Southern California Another round of gusty, dry Santa Ana winds will bring more warm weather across Southern California this weekend, with widespread highs expected to reach into the 80s. Gusty winds will be a concern in some areas.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 07, 2026 22:22 UTC