Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Strong Santa Ana Winds Prompt Advisory for Pasadena Area From National Weather Service

The greater Pasadena area is under a wind advisory through 3 p.m. Tuesday as strong north-to-northeast Santa Ana winds continue across much of Southern California, according to an early-morning alert from the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard.

The advisory, issued at 4:29 a.m., includes the Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and nearby communities such as La Cañada Flintridge, Mount Wilson and the Angeles Crest Highway — areas that directly border Pasadena and funnel winds into the city.

The National Weather Service said winds in the affected zones are blowing between 20 and 35 mph, with gusts reaching 40 to 50 mph. A second advisory covering the Western San Gabriel Mountains and the Interstate 5 and Highway 14 corridors warns of even stronger gusts, up to 55 mph.

Forecasters said the winds may knock down tree limbs and could cause a few power outages. Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around, and the agency urged drivers — especially those operating high-profile vehicles — to use extra caution.

The advisory covers a wide portion of southwest California. The alert and all guidance were issued by the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office.