High Wind — Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, California
2026-01-08 · Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, California
54 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Mesonet station recorded a 62 mph wind gust through Santiago Canyon.
Wider weather episode
Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds set up late in the day on January 8th along coastal slopes and into the valleys of Southern California in the wake of an inside slider low pressure system. The pattern remained favorable for Santa Ana winds through the weekend with strong surface high pressure in place over the intermountain west. Gusts of 60-80+ mph were common along coastal slopes and through the foothills.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1311585. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.