The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard warns of a significant Santa Ana wind event expected this Wednesday and Thursday, following a day of moderate north winds. The strongest gusts will affect parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, with earlier winds peaking at 76 mph in the western San Gabriel Mountains.
While daytime highs will remain near normal under mostly clear skies, frost is likely in colder interior areas where winds calm down. A freeze advisory is in place for the southern Salinas Valley and interior valleys of San Luis Obispo County. As the week progresses, expect gusty northerly winds to develop on Tuesday, leading into the impactful Santa Ana conditions. Be prepared for potentially damaging winds as the region braces for this weather shift.