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Spencer Blum

Spencer Blum joined KESQ News Channel 3 in 2023 as a member of the First Alert Weather Team.

Staying well above average this week

It’s another warm one outside. Temperatures today have again surpassed 100°F. Thankfully, skies are clear and winds are calm. Temperatures will continue to warm in the days ahead, peaking on Wednesday and Thursday. This is all thanks to high pressure building in and dominating Southern California. While there are no active weather advisories for the

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the loving others out there! Today will be another hot day in the Coachella Valley, especially for this time of year! Highs will be in the 10-15° range above the seasonal norm. Winds will be fairly light this morning but will increase throughout the afternoon/evening. There is some upper-level

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Weather Insider: Warming Planting Zones

It’s no secret that temperatures across the globe are warming as a direct result of climate change. Heat-trapping pollutants in the atmosphere are causing the planet to warm. This is causing plant hardiness zones to shift north, impacting what kinds of plants can be grown where. Plant hardiness zones are based on the coldest annual

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