These Maps Show Just How Dry Southern California Is Right Now
In early January, soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2 percent of historical records.
Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry
Southern California started out the 2024-25 water year pretty dry. The region got some rain from an atmospheric river in November, but not much. After that, most of the atmospheric rivers that hit the West Coast from October into January veered northward into Washington, Oregon and Northern California instead.
How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California
The Santa Ana winds occur when there is high pressure to the east, in the Great Basin, and a low-pressure system off the coast. Air masses move from high pressure to low pressure, and the more extreme the difference in the pressure, the faster the winds blow. Topography also plays a role.
Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry conditions across Southern California set the stage for a series of deadly wind-driven wildfires that burned thousands of homes and other structures in the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.
Dry climate, extreme winds driving severity of California fires
Those deadly wildfires in southern California... are proving tough to contain. CBC News International Climate Correspondent Susan Ormiston explains why the climate conditions, coupled with the current weather,
Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy
Another natural disaster, another series of false claims from President-elect Donald Trump. For years, Trump has littered his ...
Hey, Gold Rushers: Southern California found gold first! And we’re still looking.
Ah, but — and you should remember this for “Jeopardy!” — the Golden State’s first documented gold strike happened here, in ...
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New Louisville QB Miller Moss says his family home destroyed by California fires
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California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
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From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
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Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control
Parts of Santa Monica were ordered to be evacuated as fast-moving flames destroyed homes along the coast in Los Angeles.
Southern California fire weather expected to linger. What does that mean for air quality?
After the fires get under control, wind could help push some particles out of the air, as will gravity with some larger ...
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Support for Students, Alumni, Friends and Loved Ones in Southern California
As we watch the devastating scenes coming out of Southern California, our thoughts are with all who are impacted by the wildfires, particularly those members of the Seattle University family who ...