Interactive Wind Speed and Gust Map
The interactive map below presents wind speed and gust data observed on January 7, 2025, during the Palisades Fire. This map visualizes meteorological conditions and Cal Fire’s fire…
Category: Weather Report
Weather Station Data and Anomalies
The analysis for this report draws on data from 44 of 48 regional weather stations, with 4 stations excluded due to anomalies that rendered their rea…
Forecasts and Fire Risk Warnings
Media outlets have falsely claimed that the winds driving the Palisades Fire were “unforeseen.”
Historical Context for Drought Occurrences
Drought conditions leading up to the Palisades Fire were neither exceptional nor record-breaking when compared to recent regional patterns.
Historical Context for Wind Speeds
Wind conditions on January 7, 2025, during the Palisades Fire, were within historical norms and do not support claims of extreme or unprecedented w…
Wind Conditions During Period of Potential Containment
Cal Fire reported the fire’s growth from 10 acres to 200 acres during this six-hour interval, yet winds remained moderate and stable
Wind Conditions Throughout the Day of Palisades Fire
A review of data from all 44 weather stations within roughly a 20-mile radius of the fire shows that winds on January 7 never approached “extreme…
Cal Fire Reporting Timeline and Wind Conditions
Cal Fire’s reporting on January 7, 2025, indicates that the fire was initially considered manageable during the hours between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.…