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A cool and breezy week ahead

After strong gusty winds yesterday, breezy conditions continue today along with cooler than normal temps. The area of low pressure will linger through much of the week, wind speeds will be lower than yesterday, but still breezy. That low pressure system drop farther South through the week, which will keep highs 10-15 degrees colder than

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Triple digits return for the weekend

A ridge of high pressure will produce highs in the triple digits starting tomorrow. The hotter temps will linger through the weekend as the Jetstream marches farther North. Highs today will likely match those of yesterday, in the upper 90s. The Stagecoach Country Music Festival weekend will see the hottest temps we’ve recorded all year.

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Heating up for the weekend

A ridge of high pressure moving in will provide calmer and warmer conditions all weekend long. The Jetstream also moves a little farther North, allowing us to warm up well into the 90s Friday-Monday. The warming trend begins today, with highs reaching the upper 80s. Even into next week, our highs will remain above average,

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Warm now, windy later

Festival season continues with visitors taking advantage of temperatures in the upper 80s Saturday. Temperatures remain consistent for Sunday across the valley. Winds are expected to increase with an onshore flow by Sunday evening. Most spots will feel a breeze between 10-20 mph with occasional stronger gusts. This could result in dusty conditions in some

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Gusty start to the day

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 this morning, and it will remain breezy through most of the day. Along with the windy conditions, some cooler temps are dropping into the region thanks to a shift in the Jetstream. At the surface, a weak front is just North of the Valley, enhancing winds. Winds

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Gusty winds cool the forecast

An area of low pressure moving through will increase winds through the overnight hours. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. this afternoon until 11 a.m. tomorrow. Those winds will drop temps significantly after we reached triple digits on Monday for the first time in 2023. Cooler conditions will prevail through Friday

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Rising temperatures to start the week

Easter Sunday has seen temperatures in the 90s across the valley. Tonight, we’ll see temperatures drop to the low 80s as the sun sets, with calm and dry conditions continuing through the evening. Warmer temperatures in the upper 90s are expected for Monday and Tuesday. While this won’t be record breaking heat for this time

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Warm weekend, more wind next week

Temperatures have gotten a boost this holiday weekend! If you’re planning an Easter egg hunt, aim for the cooler morning hours so your treats don’t melt. 90s return by the afternoon. Warmer temperatures in the upper 90s are expected to start the upcoming week. By midweek, another trough of low pressure digs into the region,

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