In the autumn, Santa Ana winds blowing into Southern California often cause air temperatures in cities around Los Angeles to rise above 90°F. Look back at Fig. 9.29 and come up with two possible reasons why on August 8, 1978, a Santa Ana–type wind blowing downhill into Red Bluff, California, was able to raise the air temperature there to 119°F —an air temperature typically much higher than those experienced during Santa Ana conditions in Southern California. Figure 9.29Surface weather map showing Santa Ana conditions in January. Maximum temperatures forthis particular day are given in °F. Observe that the downslope winds blowing into SouthernCalifornia raised temperatures into the upper 80s, while elsewhere temperature readings weremuch lower.1028•53°521024-•41°103244°Red Bluff-56°1036H.•54Oakland-•63°•55°62*Santa Ana8854°86°.•57°-1024-Los Angeles80San Diego57°.-1020-

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In the autumn, Santa Ana winds blowing into Southern California often cause air temperatures in cities around Los Angeles to rise above 90°F. Look back at Fig. 9.29 and come up with two possible reasons why on August 8, 1978, a Santa Ana–type wind blowing downhill into Red Bluff, California, was able to raise the air temperature there to 119°F —an air temperature typically much higher than those experienced during Santa Ana conditions in Southern California.