Tuesday, December 16


Atmospheric scientist and Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities Roger Wakimoto said in a town hall that the return of Santa Ana winds — which are expected to continue until Wednesday — will blow fires away from campus. However, he added that smoky conditions could continue for “quite some time,” even as fires are controlled.

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