It’s been a warm weekend with even warmer temperatures to come. Yesterday, highs reached 90° for the first time since February 26th. We can expect highs in the 90s for at least the next several days. Thankfully, skies are mostly clear today and will continue to be clear to mostly clear in the days ahead.
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s the first weekend of spring, and it’s a warm one in the Coachella Valley! As high pressure continues to build, we’re seeing clear blue skies and a whole lot of warmth. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix kicks off at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow! It’ll be a warm 86° by
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We are warming up as we head into our first weekend of Spring! Nice and warm to wrap up the work week with day time high temps in the upper 80s this afternoon and Saturday. Nice and toasty if you’re headed down to the Thermal Club for the Thermal NTT INDYCAR Series. Most of us
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Highs will climb well into the 90s headed into the weekend and early next week as high pressure lingers over the region. Temps today will exceed yesterday’s highs by about 5 degrees as this warming trend kicks in. A wet storm system to our North will bring rain and wind to the Pacific Northwest, but
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Happy first day of Spring! We kick Spring off with a return to more seasonable temperatures after about a week and a half (with the exception of St. Patrick’s Day) cooler than normal weather. Looking very pleasant into the afternoon and evening hours tonight in the low 80s. Dinner outside on the patio weather for
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The Vernal Equinox struck at 2:01 this morning (PDT) and as we enter the Spring season, temps will start to warm under a ridge of high pressure. The Jetstream is marching northward, taking the storm track farther north as well. It hints at the end of the “wet” season here in SoCal. Typical highs average
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It’s another beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley with minimal winds and slightly below-average temperatures. We are tracking some building high pressure over Southern California. This is kicking off one of the first big warming trends of the year. Thanks to the high pressure, skies will also stay predominantly clear for the next several
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High pressure building in will provide clear skies, lighter winds, and warming conditions through the week and into the weekend. Today, highs will still linger slightly below seasonal norms (81), with temps in the upper 70s across the Valley. The Jetstream is marching northward allowing warmer temps to move in and an upper level low
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What a beautiful Tuesday evening across the Coachella Valley today! We saw some earlier breezes, mainly in the passes, with the passing of our cold front, but winds have been decreasing steadily throughout the day. We’re headed into an extended stretch of pretty nice weather, returning back into the 80s and potentially even the low
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It’s a beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley with minimal winds and dry conditions. The area of low pressure which brought winds to us yesterday is moving off toward the east, leaving mild weather today. High pressure will build over the coming days, allowing our temperatures to gradually warm. Here’s a look at the
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Gusts were powerful and disruptive yesterday and overnight, with winds slated to ease a bit today. Gusts peaked well into the 60 & 70 m.p.h. range: A front moving through has juiced up the winds, but we’ll be on the back side of that system later t his afternoon, allowing wind speeds to decrease. A
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Low pressure and a passing cold front will bring stronger winds, increasing clouds to the Coachella Valley today and tomorrow. Winds will be our biggest impact here locally today and Tuesday, increasing this afternoon with strongest winds likely around the mountains and desert areas. Check out some of our peak winds
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We are tracking some cloudy skies and warm temperatures today. Highs will likely be slightly warmer than yesterday. We will also see a noticeable uptick in our winds today. Winds will stay mostly calm this morning and start to pick up as we head into the afternoon, becoming widespread. The strongest
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another gorgeous day here in the Coachella Valley! We’ve seen abundant sunshine with just a few passing upper-level clouds. Winds have remained calm today, too, but we’re expecting to see some breezier conditions to start the work week. A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 11:00 a.m.
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It is a lovely day here in the Coachella Valley. It’s a chilly start to the day, but it will warm up very nicely. Today, winds won’t be much of a concern but it will be a bit of a different story for tomorrow. For today though, be sure to enjoy the weather as you
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Saturday has been an exceptional day of weather! We’re tracking continued mild conditions for Sunday’s forecast, too. We’re seeing some high cirrus clouds this afternoon, but the rain is finally leaving the Southern California region. Our Jessup Cathedral City Cam is showing blue skies with some passing upper-level clouds and
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Light to moderate showers will persist this afternoon, gradually tapering off overnight as an area of low pressure moves toward the West Coast. Winds will remain strong across inland areas through the night. This weekend, high pressure will bring drier, sunnier conditions and calmer winds. However, by Monday and Tuesday, a low pressure system will
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A weak front will pass through this afternoon, bringing the chance of more showers and some gusty winds as well. A Winter Weather Advisory is in place in our local mountains, and a Wind Advisory remains is in effect until 2 tomorrow morning. Some showers are possible later today, more likely in the mountains, but
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A trough cutting across California will bring rain and gusty winds today and into tonight before gradually clearing tomorrow. Flood Watches are posted for much of SoCal, along with a Wind Advisory, too. In our local mountains, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through Friday morning as gusty winds and snow are expected. Rainfall
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place for all day Thursday. All hazards are on the table, including flooding, gusty winds, and travel concerns. There is a chance for some lingering rain and high-elevation snow on Friday but lingering winds will be the biggest impact for us in the valley. Thursday morning shows a
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