THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – I’ve been picking sand out of my eyes and hair for the past few days, but thankfully, we’re being treated to some fantastic weather as we head into Easter Sunday and the final day of Coachella’s second weekend! Winds have eased today and are down compared to yesterday (where Palm
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Our breezy, cooler conditions continue today across the Coachella Valley–just in time for weekend #2 of the Coachella. We have let our First Alert Weather Alert expire, though we’re still expecting some breezes to remain. Todays winds have kicked up the dirt a bit so we’re still watching air quality concerns. An Air Quality Alert
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The Gusty winds of the last 48 hours are gradually settling down, so we are no longer under a First Alert Weather Alert. Highs today will be subdued, but warm quickly for the weekend. An area of low pressure has now moved to our northeast, and as it moves farther away, the winds will continue
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Winds remained gusty overnight, so our First Alert Weather Alert is still in effect until tonight. A Wind Advisory is in effect to our North as well as an Air Quality Alert for windblown sand and dust. Windspeeds are expected to gust to 40-plus miles per hour this afternoon and evening in the windiest locations.
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Since the end of 2024, sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean have been cooler than usual. This is indicative of La Nina conditions. As a reminder, La Niña and El Niño are the two main phases of ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation). There is also a neutral phase, which represents when sea surface
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Blowing sand and dust has already caused Gene Autry and Indian Canyon to close this morning, and air quality is in the “UNHEALTHY” range in many areas due to the gusty winds. We have issued a First Alert Weather Alert is in place through tomorrow night. The travel impacts are already making traffic in and
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A pleasant day across the Coachella Valley with mild temperatures, dry conditions, and mostly calm winds. While temperatures are falling, we did climb just above normal into the upper 80s earlier this afternoon. There are some elevated breezes overnight, especially near the San Gorgonio Pass and parts of the west valley, but these winds are
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High pressure is weakening and a trough of low pressure to our North will juice up the winds and stir up the atmosphere for the next couple of days. That means winds and the potential for blowing sand and dust. Winds will reach their peak tomorrow afternoon and evening, but expect breezy to gusty condition
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It’s a warm start to the workweek here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures today are in the mid-low 90s, along with some moderate cloud cover throughout the afternoon. There is an area of high pressure near the Pacific Northwest and a low pressure to our west in the Pacific. The low will eventually merge with
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Highs today will be similar to what we experienced over the weekend, but cooler conditions are just around the corner. High pressure will weaken and slide eastward today, bringing gusty winds along the way. Temps today will still run in the middle 90s A significant front drops in from up North by later tomorrow, and
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a hot stretch here in the Coachella Valley – we were threatening records just a couple of days ago – but cooler temperatures will soon be on the way! Before then, we’re still tracking a warm start to the week. Temperatures on Monday should be similar to what
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Good morning, and happy third day of Coachella for those attending. Over the last few days, temperatures have been well above average. Now, however, we’re tracking a cooling trend that will continue into next week. Temperatures are very mild and comfortable in the upper 60s to lower 70s Today will be another warm day here
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Friday’s temperatures were 10 to 20 degrees above normal in parts of Southern California, but we’re seeing some relief this weekend. A moderate heatwave we’ve been tracking all week has shifted east, allowing temperatures to cool slightly. Highs today are in the upper 90s, with a mix of sun and clouds across most of the
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We hit the hottest temperatures of the year today in Palm Springs, breaking the daytime high record. LOTS of triple digits across the valley to wrap up the work week! We also tied and broke records in Palm Springs yesterday. A shift in the weather pattern is underway as a ridge of high pressure moves
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Palm Springs tied the all-time heat record for April 10th yesterday, hitting 101 late in the afternoon. That tied the previous 1989 record. I’m anticipating temps in that range again today before we see some modest cooling through the weekend as high pressure still dominates the forecast. We’re still in the “Crescent of Heat” that
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The time has come… tens of thousands of people are flocking to the Coachella Valley for weekend one of Coachella! They are being greeted by near-record highs, blue skies, calm winds, and dry weather. Thanks to a persistent ridge of high pressure building over the Southwest, temperatures will only continue to rise into tomorrow. A
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High pressure remains the dominant feature on our forecast map, and it’s pushing temps into record range later this afternoon. Heat is expected to peak today and tomorrow, running in the lower 100s for both days. Records both today and tomorrow are relatively low numbers, so they are within reach. The forecast cools a bit
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We are continuing to warm up here in the Coachella Valley. A ride of high pressure is building day by day, giving us calm winds, dry weather, clear skies, and, of course, above-average temperatures. Temperatures will continue to build over the coming days, peaking on Friday in the low triple digits. Today, highs are nearing
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Colorado State University has released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Basin hurricane season. They are forecasting another more active than usual season for the Atlantic Basin. According to their report, they predict 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 17 major hurricanes (category 3 or higher). This compares to the average of 14 named storms,
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Highs have been steadily rising since the weekend, and will peak over the next couple of days in the lower 100s. High pressure remains the primary culprit creating the heatwave. The heatwave has spread to most of the Western states, and as far north at Oregon. We will top out very close to 100 later
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