Answer: The Santa Ana winds have everything to do with weather. It starts with a high-pressure area over the Great Basin. That’s a huge area, spanning much of Nevada, Utah and parts of California, Idaho,

The Santa Anas are expected to be most powerful Monday night into Tuesday. Fire services across the region say they are ready.

Critical fire conditions are expected to continue through Friday. But rain could be on the way this weekend. Here's what to know.