The nature of the Santa Ana winds makes them perfectly suited to fueling blazes like the Palisades Fire, and climate change is increasing the risk

When coastal California becomes news with the report of multiple wildfires, especially during fall and winter, there is usually a mention of Santa Ana winds. These winds are the result of strong high pressure farther east in the inter-mountain western region,

The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.