“Be prepared.” Wakimoto, who is also an atmospheric scientist, said the Santa Ana winds forecast was concerning for Los Angeles communities but not necessarily for UCLA. “They are now ...

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according to UCLA.edu. The Santa Ana winds can occur any time of the year, but they are usually common during the cooler months, John Abatzoglou, an associate professor of climatology at the ...