Kraig Pakulski / Tuesday, January 6, 2026 / Categories: Regions, California; Santa Barbara County Drying Wednesday, gusty winds SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Rain chances diminish Wednesday as we dry out for the rest of the week. Cold air and strong north winds will arrive in our region Wednesday evening through Thursday. A high wind watch has been issued inland areas during that timeframe: 25-40mph winds and 65mph gusts. Winds will shift easterly by Friday causing warming, moderate Santa Ana winds, and sunshine. Rain may return at the end of the month. The post Drying Wednesday, gusty winds appeared first on News Channel 3-12. Previous Article Drying Wednesday, gusty winds Next Article Days after US attack, weary but resilient Venezuelans try to return to normal amid fears of repression Print 60 Rate this article: No rating Tags: News Please login or register to post comments.