According to SoCal Edison spokesman Reggie Kumar, dangerous winds and dry conditions are forecast for Wednesday and Christmas Eve, adding to what has already been a parched season filled with monitoring and shut-offs.
“Those winds along with dry vegetation that has been dried out by winds over the last several weeks are combining to create dangerous wildfire conditions in fire-prone areas of SCE’s service territory,” Kumar said.
He added that SoCal Edison is aware that it is both a holiday and pandemic, but that SoCal Edison had to prioritize safety and ensuring that power is restored as quickly as possible.
Santa Clarita Valley Issued Cold Weather Alert, Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory
L.A. County Department of Public Health (LADPH) issued a Cold Weather Alert to the Santa Clarita Valley for Wednesday, Dec. 23, on top of the National Weather Service’s Red Flag Warning and Wind Advisory.
Santa Clarita is forecasted to have a windy and cool Wednesday, according to the Seven Day forecast from the National Weather Service, with a high around 64 degrees in the day and a low near 40 in the evening.
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25 to 30 mph winds are expected in the valley, with gusts up to 45 or 50 miles per hour. Thursday is expected to be cloudy with similar wind speeds.