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Above average temperatures continue through the week

September 30, 2020 3:27 PM Taban Sharifi

A 4.9 M earthquake recorded just south of the Salton Sea along with over 40 other earthquakes Wednesday evening. To keep up with this swarm of earthquakes follow this link: https://kesq.com/news/2020/09/30/over-20-small-earthquakes-have-been-recorded-near-the-salton-sea-in-the-past-hour/ The average high temperature in Palm Springs this time of year is 95°. Through this week, and weekend, we are tracking temperatures 10-15° above

Another Above Average Day for the Valley

September 30, 2020 8:54 AM Patrick Evans

We’re no longer looking a Red Flag Warning today, but parts of the state (much of it) under a Heat Advisory through tomorrow. High pressure again keeping the temps 10-15 degrees above normal. Air quality continues to improve as wildfires are slowed by our firefighters. Temperatures today will rival those of yesterday when we hit

Heat persists through final days of September

September 29, 2020 3:10 PM Haley Clawson

The Red Flag Warning expired at 5:00 p.m. but relative humidity across the Southland remains near 10%. Palm Springs and Thermal recorded a high temperature of 108°, just like yesterday. The average high for the date is 95°. Temperatures across the west coast continue to climb above seasonal averages. Some parts of California and Oregon

Another Hot Dry September Day Ahead

September 29, 2020 8:58 AM Patrick Evans

Red Flag Warnings and Heat Advisories persist today: High pressure dominates the Western US with highs well above average from here to the Coast and up and down California. Air quality remains in the Moderate Range today, with less smoke local wildfires that are now well contained. Yesterday, we hit 108, today will be similar.

Better air quality but still warm and dry

September 28, 2020 3:32 PM Haley Clawson

Air quality has improved greatly since last week. Air quality is in the ‘good’ category this afternoon. Temperatures are continuing to trend 10°+ warmer than average. Palm Springs and Thermal reached 108° this afternoon. An average high would be 96°. A Red Flag Warming is in effect for Riverside and San Bernardino county mountains, including

Warmer than normal All Week Long

September 28, 2020 8:49 AM Patrick Evans

A Heat Advisory for Coastal areas through the Inland Empire is overlaid with a Red Flag Warning, as high continue at well above normal levels. High pressure over the Great Basin and Four Corners States will keep a very stable, warm weather pattern in place all week. As nearby wildfires continue to shrink, the smoke

Heating up, Red Flag Warning for Monday

September 27, 2020 6:51 PM Taylor Begley

Above average temperatures persist. There were only three days in September that were not above average. Offshore winds pick up on Monday, paired with low humidity and above average temperature, causing for a Red Flag Warning. Temperatures warm up even more as the week goes on.

Heating up this week with dry conditions

September 27, 2020 4:56 AM Taban Sharifi

Saturday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 103°. Sunday will remain very similar. The average temperature now sitting at 96° but the triple digits can be expected all through the coming week. A ridge of high pressure in the Pacific Northwest will eventually slide over Arizona. This will increase our temperatures this coming week.

Above average trend continues

September 26, 2020 8:59 PM Taylor Begley

The majority of this month has brought above average temperatures to the desert. Today was no different. Seasonal average for Palm Springs is 97°, we hit 103°. The above average trend continues all week long with temperatures staying above 100°, warming even more as the week goes on. Because temperatures will be above average, humidity

Warm weekend, hotter next week

September 26, 2020 5:00 AM Taban Sharifi

On Friday, Palm Springs reached 105°. The average is 97° for this time of year, dropping to 96° by Sunday. Temperatures will remain in the triple digits through the weekend and even next week ahead. We don’t get a glimpse of double digit temperatures. A ridge of high pressure is building now and will continue

Holding onto summer

September 25, 2020 3:31 PM Haley Clawson

An average high for today’s date is 97° but Palm Springs reached 105° earlier this afternoon. Similar conditions are expected as we prepare to close out the week and head into the weekend with high pressure still playing a role for the desert southwest. Some positive news for the desert includes the expiration of the

A Warm Weekend followed by a Hot start to next Week

September 25, 2020 7:23 AM Patrick Evans

Highs will be close to 105 today, which is about 8 degrees above average! Some good news amidst the hot forecast: The Smoke Advisory has been canceled for the Coachella Valley, but remains in effect for areas to our West closer to the Bobcat Fire. Because of the reduction in smoke, our Air Quality is

The desert missed the fall memo

September 24, 2020 3:14 PM Haley Clawson

Temperatures are 10°+ higher than the date’s average high temperature (97°). Similar conditions are expected as we prepare to close out the week and head into the weekend with high pressure still playing a role for the desert southwest. Air quality around the Coachella Valley is in the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ category this afternoon.

Above Average Temps into the Weekend

September 24, 2020 8:36 AM Patrick Evans

Smoke Advisory continues through this afternoon for the Coachella Valley. Air Quality remains in the “Moderate” range this morning. A storm system to our North will bring rain and even snow to the Pacific Northwest. It might provide a modest drop in temperatures here, but not for long. As we head through the weekend, and

Triple digits are sticking around

September 23, 2020 3:32 PM Haley Clawson

Highs remain above the date’s average of 98°. Palm Springs has peaked at 107° so far this afternoon. Triple digit temperatures will remain 5-10° above normal through the remainder of this week. Air quality is in the ‘moderate’ category this afternoon. as of 3:30 p.m. The Smoke Advisory related to the Bobcat and El Dorado fires has

Temperatures are staying warm in the triple digits to start the fall season

September 23, 2020 11:22 AM Taban Sharifi

For the first day of fall on Tuesday, the high temperature in Palm Springs reached 107°. Through the rest of the week temperatures will not see much change. A ridge of high pressure in place for Wednesday will keep temperatures above the average of 98°. By Thursday and Friday, this ridge of high pressure will

Warmer than Normal Despite Fall’s Arrival

September 23, 2020 8:31 AM Patrick Evans

High pressure over the region will keep highs above average through the rest of the week, and into the weekend as well. A Smoke Advisory has been extended through today, but air quality has been impacted less in recent days. Today we’re in the “Good” range. Smoke and haze are still a possibility for us,

The start of fall brings above-normal temperatures

September 22, 2020 3:29 PM Haley Clawson

The autumnal equinox occurred at 6:30 a.m. marking the official start of the fall season. Equi = equal, nox = night. We’re experiencing a break from the high heat but it’s still not very fall-like, even for the desert. Palm Springs recorded a high of 107° this afternoon. An average high for today’s date is

Fall Begins!

September 22, 2020 8:39 AM Patrick Evans

The Autumnal Equinox occurred at 6:30 this morning ushering the fall season, but we’re still looking at summer-like temps. Highs today will top out near 105, which is only marginally cooler than yesterday. Despite still being under a Smoke Advisory issued by the SCAQMD, we continue to see decent Air Quality readings. An area of

Temperatures above average heading into the fall season

September 21, 2020 3:05 PM Taban Sharifi

We continue to track wildfire smoke throughout Southern California. The Snow fire, closest to home, is over 6,000 acres and 38% contained. The smoke from the Bobcat fire and El Dorado fire continue to impact locations around the area. Overnight into Tuesday, most of the smoke looks to remain over areas in the high desert

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