Santa Ana winds originate from high-pressure airmasses over the Great Basin and upper Mojave Desert.

Mar 14, 2016 · Santa Ana Winds (SAWs) are an integral feature of the regional climate of Southern California/Northern Baja California region, but their climate-scale behavior is poorly …

Aug 1, 2003 · Daily Weather Maps were examined to identify the days when a surface high pressure system existed over the Great Basin simultaneously with a surface low pressure …

reanalysis 1948 to 2012. Model winds are validated with anemometer observations. SAWs exhibit organized pattern with strongest easterly winds on westward-facing downwind slopes, and …

Apr 1, 2019 · Santa Ana winds (SAWs) across southwest California and the northern Baja Peninsula of western North America are a type of downsloping, offshore wind (from the …

This dissertation presents results of my efforts to understand Santa Ana wind behavior on climate timescales and in our changing climate. In Chapter 1, I developed and analyzed the longest …

Mar 2, 2025 · Santa Ana winds, hot, dry, gusty winds that blow into southern California from inland deserts, descending down the leeward slopes of California’s Pacific Coast mountain …

Abstract We downscale Santa Ana winds (SAWs) from eight global climate models (GCMs) and validate key aspects of their climatology over the historical period. We then assess SAW …

Jan 8, 2025 · The history of Santa Ana winds is marked by several notable occurrences that have significantly impacted Southern California. These winds are not just weather phenomena; they …

Abstract Santa Ana Winds (SAWs) are an integral feature of the regional climate of Southern California/ Northern Baja California region, but their climate-scale behavior is poorly …