A cool and cloudy night for the Coachella Valley after a high of 69° this afternoon. Temperatures will cool into the mid-50s around 9:00 p.m., along with a northwest breeze. The strongest gusts will be felt along the interstate, between 20-25 MPH on average. An area of low pressure to our north will steer moisture
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An area of low pressure well to our North is bringing some cloudy conditions and cool air as it circulates through NorCal. Highs today will push to near 70, but we see cooler daytime highs on the near horizon. Expect some moderately breezy conditions off and on through the middle of the week. Typically we
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Sunday remains mild around the Coachella Valley, but a long trough of low pressure is settling in for the upcoming week. Locally, this will mean cooler temperatures and breezy conditions. To the west of us, scattered showers are expected with occasional snow showers for area mountains. This pattern will continue off and on for much
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A low pressure system is bringing slight changes to our otherwise mild weekend weather pattern. Rainfall is expected in areas west of the Coachella Valley including the San Gorgonio Pass and local mountains. KESQ Rainfall will remain light in these areas as the valley floor stays dry for the remainder of this weekend. The possibility
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The weekend remains seasonable locally, but an approaching low pressure system is set to bring scattered showers west of the Coachella Valley. Accumulation looks to stay under a tenth of an inch for areas in the San Gorgonio Pass and for area mountains. It is unlikely we’ll see any rain on the valley floor. Winds
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Conditions will remain dry this weekend as rain activity stays northeast of the valley. Though we are unlikely to see any rain activity here, cloud cover will linger through the weekend. KESQ Winds will remain light today but they will begin to pick up tomorrow afternoon. Stronger wind gusts will be reserved for mountain pass
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Temperatures will warm into the 70s on Saturday and Sunday before cool air quickly returns next week. Wind will remain light through Saturday and into Sunday morning. Breezier conditions will move in by the afternoon, but with gusts under 20 MPH for the majority of the low desert. Slightly stronger in the more wind-prone locations
Continue ReadingA weak frontal zone passing by brought some clouds to the Valley and some breezy conditions, but all the rain stayed well to our West. Highs today will span the upper 60s, with an outside shot at getting to 70. Another storm system moves in late Sunday, with a slight chance of shower along with
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It’s December 1st, meaning it’s the start of meteorological winter. The official start to the season though begins on December 21st when the Winter Solstice takes place. The average high for the date is 72°, but Palm Springs kept it cool with a high of just 68°. Winds will strengthen through the evening, primarily along
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A front moving toward SoCal will bring partly cloudy skies later today, with some showers in the LA basin and a few flurries in our local mountains. Winds will be light most of the day but will pick up a bit later this evening. High remains below average through the period, even into next week.
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November is in the rearview, and looking at the high temperatures recorded each day, more days experienced a below-normal high than above-normal or average. A very different month than that of November 2021, which only recorded one below-normal day. A slightly cooler day than yesterday but a similar evening with clear skies and light winds.
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A ridge of high pressure will keep us sunny and relatively mild today before a series of weak storms moves through Northern California. Highs today will reach very close to the seasonal norm of 73, but we’ll see cooler conditions the remain of the week. Cooler air bottled up to the North will spill into
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Much calmer winds and improved air quality this Tuesday. The fair and mild conditions will continue through the evening, so go ahead and move those dinner plans outdoors. The next storm system will move into California on Thursday, though not likely to move into the Southland until Thursday night into Friday morning. Currently, rain doesn’t
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The Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley and surrounds has expired, and winds will gradually decrease throughout the day. The front that passed by will leave cooler temps in its wake. Because the gusty winds overnight, air quality is in the “Moderate” range this morning. Winds on the Valley floor were relatively modest, but areas
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Higher winds are set to return this week as a trough of low pressure arrives on Monday. KESQ Conditions will be breezy on the valley floor by Monday night. Peak wind gusts will occur in more wind-prone areas like the San Gorgonio Pass, High Desert and mountain pass areas. KESQ This trough of low pressure
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Conditions remain mild through the weekend with daytime high temperatures around seasonable. Low to mid 70s are expected for Sunday afternoon with mostly sunny skies and otherwise quiet conditions. An incoming trough of low pressure is set to bring gusty conditions to the Coachella Valley on Monday. This onshore flow will be strongest through wind
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Conditions are considerably calmer today as Santa Ana winds continue to weaken. Winds will remain light heading into the mild, seasonable weekend ahead. KESQ Temperatures will remain in the upper 70s this weekend which is near our seasonable average of 75°. It’s a great time to go outdoors and enjoy these comfortable, clear and dry
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What’s left of a Wind Advisory for areas mostly west and south of the valley stays in effect until 10 a.m. Friday morning. Gusty conditions are still possible when traveling in and out of the San Gorgonio Pass, but winds are weakening. Here’s a look at the peak wind gusts from the last 24 hours.
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Strong Santa Ana winds have expanded our original Wind Advisory to cover areas in the Coachella Valley including Joshua Tree National Park and Chiriaco Summit. This expanded Wind Advisory will expire at 6 p.m. tonight. KESQ Gusty winds will continue in areas west of us while conditions remain breezy in most valley cities. Wind speeds
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As Santa Ana winds begin to strengthen across the region Thursday morning, the National Weather Service has expanded our current Wind Advisory to include more areas surrounding the Coachella Valley to the north and east. This newest addition includes Joshua Tree National Park and Chiriaco Summit. While the initial Wind Advisory for the majority of
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