Santa Ana Windstorms of California
qThe Santa Ana River Canyon, which runs from the San Bernardino Mountain southwest through the cities of Riverside,
Anaheim, and Santa
Ana, experiences episodes
of strong downslope windstorms that called Santa Ana winds.
qSanta Ana winds are generally not as strong as the Chinooks of Colorado, but are dangerous because of their ability to spread wild fires.
qSanta Ana winds are most common during late fall and winter.
qAbout 20 Santa Ana winds occurs every year, lasting for about 1.5 days.