Kraig Pakulski / Thursday, January 8, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 8 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA * WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE…Santa Ynez Valley. * WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 9 PM PST this evening. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, and recently saturated soils will increase the risk of downed trees. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Wet soils will increase the likelihood of damage due to fallen trees. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. The post Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 8 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 8 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Next Article High Wind Warning issued January 8 at 12:37AM PST until January 8 at 8:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA Print 56 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Alerts Please login or register to post comments.