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The First Alert Weather Team wishes a very merry Christmas to all those who celebrate! Temperatures tomorrow will be very similar to today. Enjoy the nice weather! Santa delivered a day with near-perfect weather. Skies are clear with the exception of a few upper-level clouds. Temperatures are around average today and will continue to be
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We’ve all heard that no two snowflakes are alike, and that’s not wrong. But there are a multitude of types of snowflakes. Just like how there are pine trees, palm trees, and oak trees, there are plate snowflakes, column snowflakes, cup snowflakes, and more. Credit: NOAA The process begins when very cold water droplets interact
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Comfortable, seasonable conditions continue through the remainder of the holiday weekend and much of the upcoming week. Expect temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s for much of Christmas Day. Following a comfortable week with occasionally breezy conditions, there is a possibility for more precipitation. Data from the Climate Prediction Center indicates wetter than
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Comfortable and calm conditions are expected for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It’ll be a great time to spend time outdoors with your loved ones as daytime highs stay in the high 60s and low 70s! You may want to bundle up if you have any plans at night as temperatures dip into the 50s.
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The Firebirds home struggles continue as the Bakersfield Condors edge Coachella Valley, 2-1, in OT on Saturday night. Cameron Hughes scored the Firebirds’ lone goal on Teddy Bear Toss night in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,087 fans. The Firebirds put 16 shots on net in the opening period but could not solve Condors’
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Christmas came early for thousands of Coachella Valley children. Friday was the annual toy giveaway for CHIPs for Kids. News Channel 3 and the California Highway Patrol have been teaming up all month long to collect toys for kids in need. More than 10,000 toys were handed out at Acrisure Arena. Long lines of people turned
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Calm conditions have returned following wet weather! Sunny skies are expected for Sunday and Monday, with temperatures warming to the upper 60s and low 70s. By next weekend, another round of wet weather is possible. Data from the Climate Prediction Center indicates California may be looking at wetter than normal weather looking 6-10 days out
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[UPDATE 3:30 P.M.] N Indian Canyon at the wash is now open. UPDATE [9:46 A.M.]: N Gene Autry at the wash is now open. UPDATE [9:41 A.M.]: All Palm Desert roads are now open. UPDATE [5:30 A.M.]: Vista Chino at the wash is now open. Several roads in the Coachella Valley were flooded Friday morning
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Officials from Palm Springs International Airport on Saturday issued an urgent travel advisory. They announced the main parking lot at PSP reached maximum capacity and the overflow lot was nearing its limit. PSP officials were urging all passengers to attempt alternative transportation methods to the airport. This included using rideshare services, public transit, or even
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Nearly 142 million Americans spent Saturday shopping for last-minute Christmas gifts, according to the National Retail Federation. For some, it was a day of hurry-up and wait for locals who procrastinated on Holiday shopping. “It was crazy, the parking lot was full and the store was packed. I had never seen the line at TJ
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Saturday night update: The sold-out crowd of 10,087 fans donated a total of 27,484 stuffed toys during Saturday night’s game. Original post: Fans from various parts of the valley are donating stuffies, lovies, squish mellows, teddy bears, and more to toss onto the ice during the Coachella Firebirds versus Bakersfield Condors. All stuffed animals will
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The storm system that brought over an inch of rain and flooding to some areas of the valley is continuing on its path east this morning. Here’s a look at peak rainfall totals as of Saturday morning: Light residual showers could continue in high elevation this morning before skies clear through this afternoon. The departing
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IID has reported a power outage that is affecting over 1,134 customers in the Coachella and Thermal areas. The outage was reported just before 9:30 p.m. Friday. IID says a worker was sent to check out the outage, but so far there hasn’t been any word on whether the power was restored.
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Tri Palms Estates has flooded once again. Intersections of roads have been blocked, and there is damage on the golf course. Debris and mud is flowing from the North entrance of the community to the South entrance. The area has a history of flooding— most recently in September and during Hurricane Hilary. Lanny Hansen is
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Riverside County 4th District Supervisor Manuel Perez is speaking with News Channel 3 about a recent newspaper article that falsely claimed he decided to resign as supervisor due to illness. That editorial was published online in the Desert Review in Imperial County. The same article also endorsed State Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia to take Perez’s place
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The Coachella City Council is considering a proposed salary increase that would put all council members on a monthly salary of $1,275 from the current $711.05. The current salary amount was set by the City Council in 2018, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1127. The matter was discussed for the first time at the City Council
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We live in an incredible valley! Part of what makes our valley so amazing is our native wildlife. From birds to snakes to bighorn sheep, the Coachella Valley is absolutely brimming with life. What animals you can see are heavily dependent on factors such as time of year and time of day. For instance, winter,
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A Mexican wolf at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, “Soleil,” is back in the habitat with her pack after a major accident. The zoo says she fractured her leg in an accident. Veterinarians made the difficult decision to amputate her leg. “The good news is, though, that she has recovered very quickly from that.
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With rain coming to Southern California during the holiday season, road safety is a priority. According to the California Highway Patrol, in 2021 there were over 40 crashes in the Coachella valley area. In 2022 there was an increase to 58 crashes. Officer Torres from California Highway Patrol says there is an increase in crashes
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Riverside County commemorates Homeless Persons Memorial Day, known as the “Longest Night.” The event’s significance coincides with the winter solstice, the year’s longest night. It aims to raise awareness of the challenges the unhoused face and honor those who have died. The “Longest Night” signifies two things: a call to action for the county’s most
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