California — Another round of Santa Ana winds is impacting Southern California, prompting a wind advisory issued on January 10, 2026, as forecasters monitor a pattern that could bring stronger and more damaging winds again around January 16 into January 17. While today’s event is not expected to be as severe as the recent Thursday and Friday windstorm, meteorologists say wind-prone areas could still experience near-warning-level gusts.
According to Southern California weather analysis, this latest wind event arrives as the region continues recovering from earlier high-wind impacts. Although the overall setup is slightly weaker, conditions remain concerning in Santa Ana wind-prone corridors, particularly near mountain passes, canyons, and foothill communities.
What the Santa Ana Wind Advisory Means for Southern California
The issued advisory highlights elevated offshore winds developing across much of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties. Forecast wind intensity maps show moderate to high gust potential, with some zones approaching the upper tiers of wind impact classifications.
Forecasters stress that while widespread catastrophic damage is not expected today, localized impacts remain possible, especially in exposed areas. Gusty winds can still down tree limbs, blow debris, and make driving hazardous for high-profile vehicles.
Areas at Highest Risk During This Wind Event
Wind intensity projections indicate the strongest gusts focused along coastal mountain slopes and interior valleys, including areas near the San Bernardino National Forest, Angeles National Forest, and foothill communities east of Los Angeles…