We hit 84 yesterday, and will be minimally warmer today but still below our seasonal average of 89. High pressure is in full control of our forecast, but a trough up North will provide some cooling for tomorrow and the rest of the week. That cooler air will be even more prevalent into the weekend.
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Some gusts will gradually pick up heading into the evening hours. These will be mainly in the usual wind-prone areas such as the pass, the I-10 corridor and Desert Hot Springs. A fairly strong trough of low pressure has dug into Southern California. This is what brought in our mild temperatures this morning. Weak high
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Air Quality is being reported as good for now thanks to the calmer winds. A trough of low pressure has dug into Southern California. This is bringing in an abundance of cooler air from the north and is giving us mild temperatures today. This system was also responsible for the gusty conditions over the weekend.
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The National Weather Service has implemented a Wind Advisory through 11 a.m. Monday. During this time, west winds up to 35 mph with occasional gusts up to 60 mph are possible. Cool winds bring a dip in temperatures as we start the week. Expect daytime highs on Monday in the low 80s, with below normal
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Westerly winds are expected to increase Sunday afternoon and remain through Monday. During this time, sustained gusts could reach between 25-35 MPH with peak gusts near 50-60 MPH in wind prone areas like the San Gorgonio Pass. A Wind Advisory and an Air Quality Alert have been issued through late Monday morning due to these
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Gusty west winds are expected to increase through the weekend. This will result in dropping visibility at times and much cooler temperatures by the start of the week. Here’s a look at how Sunday evening will look. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that begins at 3 p.m. Sunday through late morning
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Temperatures reached a record-high of 108°F yesterday but cooler conditions are on the way this weekend. The ridge of high pressure that brought us record-breaking heat is now pushing east. This shifting high pressure system is allowing for a cooler air to move in. A cooling trend is expected to start this weekend but it
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Today was a day of record-breaking heat here in the Coachella Valley! The previous high temperature record for today for Palm Springs was 105°F set back in 2003. The high temperature recorded today was 108°F, smashing the previous record! As the ridge of high pressure continues moving to the east, it is leaving an open
Continue ReadingThe ridge of high pressure remains in place today keeping us warmer than normal but that changes into the weekend. A trough moving into NorCal will bring breezy and cooler conditions through the weekend and into next week. Wind speeds will remain gusty through Sunday, but those winds will help usher in the cooler temps.
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A Heat Advisory remains in place for much of western Riverside County. However, the Heat Advisory extends from portions of San Diego County through Ventura County. Currently, no active watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect for the Coachella Valley. A large ridge of high pressure is dominating over the western portion of the country.
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The Heat Advisory that has been in effect to our west has expanded, now including parts of L.A., Ventura and Orange counties as the heat increases. The persistent ridge of high pressure will linger until Saturday, when a strong trough moves in. Winds will pick up late Friday into Saturday, so expect breezy to gusty
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A Heat Advisory is currently in place for our friends to the west in the Inland Empire. As of now, no alerts, watches or warnings are in effect for the Coachella Valley. As high pressure continues to take hold over the western United States, we will continue to feel temperatures well above average. Daily highs
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Highs will remain in the lower triple digits today through Friday before we see any relief from this late seasonal warm spell. A broad ridge of high pressure is the central feature on the weather map and it’s keeping the thermostat turned up! This has prompted a Heat Advisory from 10 a.m. today until 8
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Heat continues to build over the West Coast, including in Southern California. This heat results from the high-pressure system taking hold over the region. High pressure leads to sinking air at the surface and can prevent other systems from changing our weather. While no watches, warnings, or advisories exist for the Coachella Valley, a Heat
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High temps will continue in the triple digits today and the rest of the week as we endure a late season warm spell. Tomorrow a Heat Advisory will be in place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday. A broad ridge of high pressure remains in place across the Western U.S., keeping temps well above
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A building ridge of high pressure is going to bring the heat to Southern California this week! The Coachella Valley experienced a warming trend through the weekend, but it’s here to stay through Thursday. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Riverside County valleys and the Inland Empire from Wednesday through Thursday. Afternoon high temperatures
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Highs will be nearly 10 degrees above average for most of this week with high pressure across the Southland. This despite a storm in the Pacific Northwest. That storm to our North will help moderate temps just a little bit today, with warming condition tomorrow through Thursday. The warmest days this week will be Wednesday
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High pressure is building over the region, giving temperatures a boost. Daytime highs are expected to be 10°+ seasonable averages for this time of year. Here’s a look at what’s expected for Monday. Long term forecasts indicate a long wave trough arriving next weekend, bringing stronger winds and much cooler temperatures. More fall-like conditions are
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A building ridge of high pressure will continue to push temperatures up to 10°+ above the seasonal average (92°) through the upcoming work week. Conditions are expected to remain dry through the week. Luckily, evaporative and swamp coolers are likely to be effective if you’re trying to beat the heat. Here’s a look at dewpoint
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High pressure is building regionally, which means warmer and drier conditions in the Coachella Valley. Dew points this afternoon dropped as low as the teens on the valley floor. Here’s a look around 4:30 p.m. This stagnant weather pattern persists through the upcoming week. Temperatures should typically be between 90-92° for this time of year
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