Forecasters are warning of the possibility of downed trees and power outages as Santa Ana winds whip through the region, combining with cooler temperatures that are prompting cold weather alerts in some areas. Strong winds are forecast for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Tuesday evening, with the strongest winds expected Monday night into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Wind advisories are in effect for all of Ventura County, as well as the Los Angeles County mountains and the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health extended a cold weather alert because of wind chill temperatures dipping below 32 degrees in some areas. Advertisement“Children, the elderly and people with disabilities or special medical needs are especially vulnerable during cold weather,” L.A. County health officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 16, 2019 15:33 UTC