The winds of yesterday were certainly gusty but less so than earlier in the week, with winds maxing out in the mid 30mph range on the Valley floor. A full update list of the strongest wind gusts can be found here: The National Weather Service has extended the Wind Advisory until midnight tonight in anticipation
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High pressure over the Desert Southwest is remaining strong. Temperatures this afternoon surpassed yesterday’s high (93°) and peaked in the upper 90s across the Coachella Valley. A Wind Advisory is now in effect through 6:00 a.m. for gusts up to 55 MPH in the highlighted area. It included San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains, as
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Sunny skies under a ridge of high pressure, but a trough moving in means some gusty winds later. A Wind Advisory will go into effect this evening at 10 and remain in effect through 6 tomorrow morning. Wind gusts of up to 25-35mph are expected overnight and into the morning. Winds will have little impact
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How’re we doing with the heat so far? A high temperature of 93° was recorded this afternoon in Palm Springs. Today marks day #8 of highs in the 90s in the city, with just 1 day reaching the century mark so far. A ridge of high pressure is continuing to build in over Southern California
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The Wind Advisory that was in place for the Coachella Valley expired on time at 5 this morning. While it remains breezy, the winds have decreased markedly since yesterday and last night. Powerful winds caused road closures and other damage. Winds are expected to hover i the 15-20mph range today in areas near the freeway.
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The heat is ON! This weekend will be the hottest of the year so, with temps close to 20 degrees above normal as high pressure grips the Western US. Highs today will match numbers we saw earlier in the week, topping out near 96 this afternoon. We will enjoy some Northwesterly breezes throughout the day.
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For the fourth time this year, Palm Springs has reached/surpassed the 90° mark! A high of 92° was recorded this afternoon. That’s 10° above average. An area of low pressure to the south of Southern California is responsible for this afternoon’s clouds and drizzle for some in the Southland. The Coachella Valley remains incredibly dry
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The Jet Track is climbing well to the North, and high pressure is building into the Western States, making for a hot Easter Weekend here in the Valley. \ That ridge of high pressure will push temps into the upper 90s through Easter Sunday. Offshore winds have eased significantly, but it will remain a bit
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Like yesterday, high temperatures peaked in the upper 80s this afternoon. The average for the date in Palm Springs is 81°. A ridge of high pressure is building in from the west and temperatures will react by returning to the 90s on Thursday. Don’t be fooled by the passing clouds overhead in the afternoon! Temperatures
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Offshore Santa Ana Winds continue into this afternoon, with gusts on the Valley floor to around 20mph. Winds will be stronger on the West side of the San Gorgonio Pass. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 this afternoon as those winds will remain gusty. It will also be hotter than our normal 81
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Despite today being cooler than yesterday, it was still a warm one with highs 5-7° above average across the valley floor. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the Inland Empire, including the Cajon Pass through 3:00 p.m. Wednesday. The San Gorgonio Pass joins the advisory at midnight. Gusts could reach 50 MPH. The Coachella
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A trough moved through, enhancing winds overnight and into today and also cooling us off from yesterday’s 96 degree high. The winds are strong enough to prompt a Wind Advisory in the Inland Empire from this morning through 3 p.m. tomorrow and for the Desert Hot Springs and San Gorgonio pass from midnight tonight until
Continue Reading High temperatures in the mid 90s this afternoon made for the warmest day of 2021 (so far). Palm Springs has only reached 90° two other times this year, January 16th and March 28th. The wind is a result of a trough of low pressure to our north. As it moves east, winds will shift offshore
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Palm Springs hit 90° on Sunday. The average high temperature this time of year is 81°. A trough of low pressure in the Pacific Northwest will push southeast throughout Monday. This trough will strengthen onshore westerly winds today through tonight. Winds expecting to reach the desert later tonight. Areas to the west will feel cooling
Continue Reading A warming trend has begun. Palm Springs hit a high of 90° this afternoon. That’s 6° warmer than yesterday and 9° above normal. Most of the week will be in the 90s. There is a slight cooldown midweek, but temperatures remain above average. Winds pick up Monday night through Tuesday, with the strongest gusts expected
Continue Reading Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 84° on Saturday. The average this time of year is 81°. A ridge of high pressure and weak offshore wind will continue to contribute to warming temperatures Sunday and Monday. Sunday highs are expected to reach in the upper 80s with the lower 90s moving in by Monday.
Continue Reading Palm Springs hit a high of 84° this afternoon, that’s just a few degrees above seasonal. But, it’s about to get much hotter. A ridge of high pressure is building and will be raising temperatures this week. Breezy conditions return Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures will be above average all week, with the 90s returning Thursday
Continue Reading On Friday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 77°. The average high temperature this time of year is 81°. For Saturday, temperatures generally will be warmer as a ridge of high pressure builds into the state. The Coachella Valley will be closer to average, though will hover above it slightly. By Sunday, temperatures will
Continue Reading A low pressure system was responsible for yesterday’s wind and even some light precipitation into this morning. Accumulation was minimal but a few inches were recorded at local ski resorts. A warmer day in the desert than yesterday. Palm Springs and Thermal climbed into the upper 70s this afternoon but stay below the seasonal average
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A Wind Advisory expired at 3 a.m. but winds will still be breezy Friday. A trough of low pressure will push east by the weekend. Friday morning, some showers will occur closer to the coast and dissipate by the late morning. Temperatures will remain below average Friday. The average high temperature this time of year
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