Santa Ana Winds
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Santa Ana Winds may refer to:
1. Santa Ana wind, a local Southern California reference to Föhn winds, a meteorological phenomenon occurring as a layer of wind is forced over a mountain range -- drying the air -- which then passes over the crest and begins to move downslope -- heating -- and becoming a strong, gusty, warm and dry wind which can raise temperatures as much as 30°C (54°F) in a few hours. The risk of fire danger increases by the winds' warm and dry conditions.
2. The Santa Ana Winds Youth Band, a community youth marching band started in 1971 by Robert Ward in Orange County, California. Appointed as the "Official Ambassadors of Music for Orange County" by the Board of Supervisors of Orange County, the band can be seen in Southern Californian parades.
3. The Santa Ana Winds Football team is a member of the Women's Pro Football League in 2005 and 2006, plays half their home games at Rancho Santiago Community College in Santa Ana and another half at Chapman Stadium in Orange.
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