As the low pressure system continues moving off to the east, we are seeing a slight drying of conditions here on the valley floor. Dew points today are in the 30s and 40s while relative humidity values are in the 20s. Looking at the weather pattern for tomorrow, we see a general area of high
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A cut-off low continues to impact the valley with showers and even the potential for more thunderstorms into today as it lingers just to our East. High pressure will gradual ease that low farther East, allowing us to clear out tonight into tomorrow. Showers are likely to linger, especially in our local mountains, but we
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We’ve seen a few storms move across the Coachella Valley throughout the day. As of 5:15 PM on Monday, La Quinta is now leading the valley in terms of rainfall totals with 0.17 inches. Thermal and Palm Desert are both at just over a tenth of an inch and the rest of the valley has
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The area of low pressure remains just to our East, bringing a bit of instability and the very small chance of showers or isolated thunderstorms today. Moisture sweeping around that cut-off low will offer a very slight chance of those showers and keep us below average in the temperature department, too. Highs will be running
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Mostly sunny skies are expected for Sunday although spotty showers will remain possible for local mountains and the High Desert. Today will be noticeably warmer than yesterday as daytime highs reach the upper 70s. This is great news if you have any outdoor St. Patrick’s Day plans! A Winter Storm Warning will expire at 8
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Light showers and isolated thunderstorms will remain possible through Saturday evening due to a lingering low pressure system that is ushering more moisture into the region. Mostly sunny skies and drier conditions are expected for Sunday as the low pressure system departs east. A Winter Storm Warning will remain in effect for local mountain areas
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A Winter Storm Warning is currently in place for the local mountains for elevations above 5,500 feet. Periods of heavy snow may lead to several inches of snow accumulating. 1-3 inches are possible between 5,000 and 7,000 feet and 4-7 inches are possible above 7,000 feet. A low pressure system has been cut off from
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An area of low pressure is positioned just to the East of the Valley, and it continues to funnel in light precipitation throughout the region. Overnight, the Valley picked up some significant rainfall, including nearly a third of an inch in Indio. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect in our local mountains until 6
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The gusty winds felt this morning have weakened, and it is now just breezy for Thursday night. As a result, air quality has improved across the Coachella Valley. Now, the focus shifts from wind to wet weather! A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains for elevations above
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Blowing sand and dust has impacted parts of the Coachella Valley throughout the day. We will continue to monitor air quality through this evening as the winds taper off. While winds will continue to diminish throughout the evening, some lingering breezes or gusts are possible. Today, Palm Springs saw a gust of 45 MPH. This
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A strong front is pushing through California, and it means gusty conditions will prevail all the way through Thursday. A High Wind Warning is in place for the Inland Empire, and a Wind Advisory for the Pass and high desert. Reduced visibility has closed roads in Palm Springs around the Whitewater Wash, and the winds
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To start off the week, we have a return to some onshore flow. This helped to usher in some upper-level clouds throughout the morning and early afternoon. Onshore flow will strengthen on Tuesday leading to some stronger breezes and more clouds. A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the High
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Periods of gusty winds are expected each afternoon and evening through the work week due to several incoming areas of low pressure. Winds will remain breezy for Monday, with gusts between 25-35 MPH, but stronger winds are on the way for Tuesday. Winds will be the strongest Tuesday afternoon and evening with peak gusts near
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Temperatures will start out in the 50s this morning and gradually rise into the upper 70s and low 80s later this afternoon. You may notice a few extra clouds today but conditions will remain dry overall. Breezy conditions will kick off the work week with gusts near 25-30 MPH. Stronger winds are expected for Tuesday
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Temperatures continue to remain right around seasonable averages in the upper 70s. Sunday will likely start in the 50s and warm close to the 80s by late afternoon. Beyond Sunday, temperatures teeter between the mid to upper 70s for most of the week. By next weekend 80s may make a come back. Long-term temperature trends
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Temperatures are starting out in the mid 50s and low 60s before they rise into the 70s midmorning. Be ready to shed some layers if you’re heading out to the BNP Paribas Open this weekend as daytime high temperatures rise into the upper 70s and low 80s! While some additional cloud cover is expected for
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Warmer than yesterday, temperatures have climbed into the upper 70s and low 80s around the Coachella Valley this afternoon. We’ll cool into the mid-60s close to 9:00 p.m. with a continued cooling into the low-50s early Saturday morning. Subtle warming will continue into the weekend, with plenty of sunshine for all the events taking place
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Another brief bout of showers passed through the Valley in the evening hours of Thursday but we are clearing out today, and should warm up a bit as an area of low pressure slowly moves away from the region. Highs today will be close to our seasonally norms, but running a couple of degrees below
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There still remains a chance to see some wet weather this evening. Most of it will be held back by the mountains, but a few raindrops could fall onto the valley floor throughout the evening. As the low pressure system moves off to the east, an offshore wind pattern will develop. This will bring in
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A storm that brought gusty winds and light showers to the Valley is now moving East and will clear the region by late morning. Expect more sunshine later this afternoon with cool daytimes highs. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect this morning but should expire at Noon as the storm clears the area. Highs
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