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A warm, dry, and comfortable weekend
A ridge of high pressure remains in place, keeping conditions dry and temperatures warmer than normal. We will feel the effects of this ridge through the rest of the weekend. The normal temperature for Palm Springs this time of year is around 67°. Temperatures will remain in the 70’s through Tuesday. By Sunday night, we
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A fantastic Friday for the desert
Above normal temperatures were felt once again today, although Palm Springs was three degrees cooler than Thursday. An average high for today’s date is 67°. A ridge of high pressure is responsible for the warmer start to the New Year but it’s lifespan is short lived. The ridge will become flattened over the weekend as
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Warmer than normal weekend ahead
A ridge of high pressure will continue to build today, keeping temperatures above seasonal normal. This ridge of high pressure will slowly weaken Sunday as an area of low pressure dips from the north. Winds will mostly remain lighter today with just a breeze of gusts 15-20 mph through passes. High temperatures expected to be
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Above normal temperatures continue into weekend
Cool and partly cloudy skies will be the main focus of the evening. Stellar conditions for everyone out spectating the 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival red carpet. A ridge of high pressure will build over the desert southwest into the weekend, bringing above normal temperatures and gusty wind to the mountains. Consistent temperatures continue
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Building high pressure keeps temperatures warmer than normal
The normal temperature for Palm Springs today is 67°. A ridge of high pressure will expand today through the weekend, keeping temperatures above the seasonal normal. Skies will also see plenty of sunshine through the weekend. There will be some areas of gusty winds, mostly throughout the morning hours. These gusts will mostly remain below
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Warmer temperatures arrive Thursday
In case you missed it, below is the high temperatures recorded each day of December at Palm Springs International Airport. More days recorded below average temperatures than above and we could feel it! Today was a mild 67° but now it’s time to warm things up a bit. No extreme temperatures are in this week’s
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Light rain and snow move across Southern California
As the low pressure system moves southeast into Tuesday morning, precipitation will cease and skies will clear. In the meantime, wind will also be a factor. A Wind Advisory is in effect for local mountains, including the San Gorgonio Pass until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday for gusts up to 50 mph. Wind gusts around the Coachella
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Cloudy with a slight chance for rain
Temperatures are expected to remain below average for this afternoon with highs reaching into the upper 50’s. An area of low pressure off the coast will keep temperatures cooler than normal today with chances for light rain. Most of the rain is expected to remain off the coast but there are chances for some sprinkles
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Watching for rain chances Monday
Temperatures have stayed below normal and will continue to throughout part of next week. Yesterday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 65°. The normal for Palm Springs this time of year is 67°. Conditions have remained dry through the weekend and are expected to stay dry through Sunday as well. There is another storm
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It rained… it snowed… now for a quick break
Thursday was a wet day in the desert with 0.71″ being recorded at the Palm Springs International Airport and 0.88″ at Jacqueline Cochran Airport in Thermal. Those rainfall totals were a significant boost to an already above-normal yearly amount. Since the beginning of the year, Palm Springs has received 9.50″. That’s 3.99″ above normal. Snowfall
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Warmer and drier through the weekend
Yesterday was a big day in weather for the region. Snow in the mountains and high desert and a lot of rain here on the valley floor. The high temperature in Palm Springs was 53° which was hit around 9 p.m. The most of the day remained in the upper 40’s. Here’s a look at
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Rain and snow in the desert
What a cold and wet day it has been! The rainfall totals listed below are as of 6:00 p.m. and will be updated through the night as needed. Weather alerts, including a Winter Storm Warning and a Flash Flood Watch, remain in effect until early Friday morning. Extreme caution should be taken when traveling tonight
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Moderate to heavy rainfall through today with possible flooding
Over the last 6 hours, as of 4:30 this morning, Palm Springs has picked up on one-tenth of an inch of rainfall. Continuous showers are expected through the day with the potential of moderate to heavy rainfall. By the late afternoon and evening, showers will begin to become less widespread. The heaviest rain will remain
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Rain and snow soon to arrive in Riverside county
It’s going to be a wet start to Thursday as the second storm system of the week moves across the Southland. Rain and showers will be a big part of tomorrow’s forecast all around the Coachella Valley. This system will be bringing plenty of moisture to Southern California and is capable of producing more than
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‘Twas the night before Christmas
…and clouds were returning into the desert sky. Partly cloudy skies will persist throughout Wednesday. Cooler temperatures return tomorrow with highs near 60°. Continued cooling into Thursday as the second storm system of the week moves into Southern California. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for San Bernardino and Riverside county mountains, as well
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More rain and snow is on the way for this week
Yesterday, Palm Springs hit a high temperature of 59° during the morning hours. Temperatures stayed cooler throughout the rest of the day. Rainfall was consistently falling through the day, though it did stay mostly light. Here is a look at some rainfall totals over the past 24 hours as of 9 p.m. Monday night. More
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Storm #1 moves through the Southland
Rain moved into the Coachella Valley this morning and remained light but consistent into the afternoon. Rainfall totals ranged from hundreths of an inch to almost a quarter inch throughout the valley floor.The totals listed below are as of 4:00 p.m.: The Winter Weather Advisory that went into effect Sunday night remains until 4:00 a.m.
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Expecting widespread showers during the morning commute
As of this morning, showers have already begun west of the region. Coastal areas through Los Angeles and Orange County are seeing widespread rainfall. The valley floor and local mountains are expecting widespread showers during the morning commute hours. At times, showers can be moderate to heavy. Drive cautiously through the morning and give yourself
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Storm to bring rain and snow to Riverside county
The storm system the First Alert Weather Team has been tracking all week is finally approaching the Southland. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the San Bernardino Mountains, above 5,000′, beginning at 10:00 p.m. Snow accumulation could reach one foot for elevations above 7,000′. The Coachella Valley’s first round of rain will arrive
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