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Once again, a sun-filled day in the desert with high temperatures in the mid-90s, slightly above average for the date. This is a trend that continues throughout the workweek. Here’s how things will be a little different: winds will become more northerly on Wednesday. The focus of the wind will favor the High Desert, but

A comfortable start to this Tuesday with lows in the 60s. Take advantage of the cooler hours before the valley climbs into the 90s this afternoon. It’s the same setup as what we experienced yesterday. ‘Copy and paste’ is the forecast trend of the week which should receive minimal complaints from desert residents. There’s not

‘Copy and paste’ is the forecast trend of the week. Coming out of festival season in the Coachella Valley, the week will be filled with sunshine and dry conditions. There’s not only consistency with temperatures each day but also with the wind. Each evening will experience gusts near 20 MPH. The chance for stronger gusts,

We remain under the influence of a warming trend thanks to building high pressure across the eastern Pacific and Southern California. Temperatures today (at 5:30 PM) were between 6 and 9 degrees warmer than this same time yesterday. Conditions on Monday will be fairly similar, albeit a few degrees warmer. We’ll start the day in

Temperatures are on track to reach the low 90s today as high pressure continues to dominate. Conditions will be slow to cool this evening so be sure to pack plenty of water along with your cowboy hats if you’re heading out to the final day of Stagecoach! Today’s breezy winds, with gusts between 20-30 mph,

As of 5:30 PM, Vista Chino and Gene Autry have both been reopened at the wash. Indian Canyon, however, remains closed. Visibility across the valley has improved greatly today thanks to the calmer winds. Tomorrow will see highs in the low 90s. Whether you’re heading to Stagecoach or just sitting out by the pool, conditions

We experienced a windy end to the work week but milder conditions are ahead for this weekend. While yesterday’s gusty winds are beginning to taper down, expect winds to remain breezy through the weekend. Winds will reach their peak Saturday afternoon-evening with sustained gusts between 20-30 MPH and peak gusts near 40 MPH. Winds will

An Air Quality Alert has been issued as breezy to gusty winds begin to make their way into the Coachella Valley. This alert is in place through Friday night. A Wind Advisory will take effect tomorrow evening as well. We are looking at a few days of persistent onshore flow in Southern California. This means

The first 100° day of the year has been recorded! High temperatures more than 10° above average were felt in Palm Springs again this afternoon, reaching the century mark at 1:59 p.m. This taste of summer is short-lived, with 80s returning by midweek. Breezy conditions can be expected Monday evening, especially along I-10, but the

Heading to the festival grounds this afternoon? Prepare for the heat by bringing hats, sunglasses, SPF, and a reusable water bottle! For the first time in 2024, temperatures could reach triple digits this afternoon. The above-average heat won’t last, though. A trough of low pressure arriving Wednesday will cool temperatures into the 80s. A big

As high pressure builds over Southern California, we are seeing our temperatures rise. Highs today are in the mid to upper 90s with Sunday’s highs nearing, if not exceeding, 100°F. If this happens, it would be the first triple-digit day of 2024. Temperatures this evening will stay on the warmer side, with temperatures not falling

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the San Gorgonio Pass until early Saturday morning. Within the advised area, gusts could exceed 60 MPH. Use extra caution while driving, as blowing sand and dust can reduce visibility on roadways. Wind gusts of 30-35 MPH are expected around the rest of the Coachella Valley. If you’re

The clouds that have been with us throughout the morning are clearing to the east this afternoon. Despite the clouds, temperatures were still able to warm into the 90s, about 5° above average. Breezy to gusty conditions will be felt this evening, mainly along I-10. The strongest gusts will remain closer to the San Gorgonio

High temperatures climbed into the upper-90s this afternoon, more than 10° above average for the date. Each evening this week will feel a breezy west wind, with gusts generally 20-25 MPH. Isolated stronger gusts are possible closer to the San Gorgonio Pass. Partly cloudy skies join on Thursday, but temperatures will remain in the 90s