By this time of year, Southern California has usually had some measurable rainfall and Santa Ana winds have typically died down. This year, neither is the case.
By this time of year, Southern California has usually recorded some measurable rainfall. Santa Ana winds, meanwhile, are typically dying down. But this December, neither is the case. Precipitation remains well below average, which has kept vegetation bone-dry, and forecasters say powerful offshore winds could pick back up in the next few days. It's a recipe that's likely to keep the threat of wildfires elevated even into January if conditions don't change.
' This season has reminded Sirard of 2017's dry fall and early winter, when the massive Thomas fire exploded across 281,000 acres in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, destroying over 1,000 structures. “That was as a result of very, very dry fall and very strong persistent dry winds,' Sirard said.
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