A large trough of low pressure riding the Pacific Coast continues to bring cooler-than-normal temperatures and will for the remainder of the week. As firefighters continue to gain more containment of area wildfires, the Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District continues to shrink, with only a few areas of concern remaining.
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As of 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, the Line Fire has burned 39,111 acres. While not as gusty as yesterday, a wind of 9 MPH is being reported in Big Bear, which remains under an Evacuation Warning. Find the latest updates here. The low-pressure system that brought gusty winds to the start of the workweek is still
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Temps remain well below average today, as was the case yesterday when highs only hit 88. An area of low pressure developing along the Northern Pacific coast will keep us below normal through the bulk of the week. Most of the Western U.S. will feel the cooler temps today through Thursday. A Windblown Dust Advisory
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A Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight for the San Gorgonio Pass and Northern Coachella Valley. Due to the gusty winds, blowing sand and dust is likely. A Windblown Dust Advisory is in place through Tuesday. The passing trough of low pressure is responsible for the gusty winds and is also the reason for
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A Windblown Dust Advisory is up for the Valley through tomorrow morning as stronger winds push sand and dust into the air. Air Quality readings have dropped through the pass and into Palm Springs. AQI in the “Unhealthy” range for a small portion of the Valley this morning, so limit your exposure to the outdoors
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This evening we are tracking the long-awaited uptick in our winds. We are also tracking mild temperatures and drier conditions compared to yesterday. As a result of the expected gusty winds, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley for the risk of windblown dust and sand through 9 AM Tuesday. As
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Palm Springs barely saw triple-digit heat yesterday, with the high temperature being recorded at 100°. Sunday looks to drop below the triple-digit mark, but if not, Monday will certainly bring much cooler temperatures. Wildfire smoke remains a concern here in the Coachella Valley. The Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District remains
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It was a bit sticky outside today, but temperatures were very comfortable with a high of 100°F. In the days ahead, we are still monitoring air quality concerns in relation to the three major fires across Southern California. We are also tracking some BIG changes in our temperatures for next week, however, it will take
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While air quality in the Coachella Valley has been improving since the worst of the wildfire smoke on Tuesday, we’re still seeing and smelling the smoke as the Line Fire continues to burn. The Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District is set to expire tonight, but could be extended yet again
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Smoke is not as dense as we’ve seen the past several days, but it will still spill over the mountain as the Line Fire burns. The Smoke Advisory has been extended yet again, and it is now in place through Saturday night. An incoming trough of low pressure will aid in temperatures continuing a cooling
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Breezy and cooler into the weekend, and particularly into early next week as a deep trough moves across the Northwest. That trough has dropped highs to below normal, and is also encouraging some breezy NW winds. Those winds are still pushing some smoke from the Line Fire and other fires burning across SoCal into the
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Today is another fairly dry day in the Coachella Valley. However, temperatures are feeling even better than they did yesterday! Highs today hovered around 100°F. We will likely feel another breezy evening, but winds will not be as strong as last night. The area of low pressure is moving farther inland and is weakening its
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Wildfire smoke is still an issue today, with a Smoke Advisory extended through today. Air quality this morning is, frankly, miserable, dropping into the “Very Unhealthy” range throughout most of the Valley and surrounding areas. Smoke will linger into the afternoon and evening, but should thing out a bit into tomorrow. A strong trough of
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It is feeling very dry in the valley today with dew points mainly in the 20s. Temperatures today are sitting close to the average, if not slightly above. We are also tracking breezy to gusty conditions in the valley his evening. There are two different Air Quality Alerts in place this evening, a Smoke Advisory
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We are currently under a Smoke Advisory AND a Windblown Dust Advisory as smoke from nearby wildfires continues to move into the Valley. Winds are increasing through this afternoon and tonight, so the possibility of windblown dust has prompted the Windblown Dust Advisory through tomorrow. Air Quality has improved overnight for the Valley, but areas
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As expected, the Smoke Advisory has been extended again, now in place through Wednesday. This has the potential to be extended through the week, depending on fire activity from the various wildfires around Southern California. Air quality ranges from ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ in the low desert to ‘Unhealthy’ in the High Desert. Gusty winds,
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Smoke from nearby wildfires including the Line Fire in San Bernardino County continues to infiltrate the Valley, reducing air quality and creating respiratory issues. Air Quality has dropped to “Moderate” or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” levels here in the Valley. There are also Excessive Heat Warnings in the Inland Empire and areas West of the
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The Coachella Valley is no longer under an Excessive Heat Warning, but Riverside County east and west of the low desert is until 8 PM Tuesday. Still, high temperatures this afternoon Smoke density is expected to increase over the mountain and desert areas through this evening. Check the current air quality where you are here.
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Expect another hot and humid day, but changes are one the way. Winds will increase into Tuesday, which will likely increase the smoke and haze conditions for the Valley. Air quality concerns linger through tomorrow as smoke from nearby wildfires will continue to negatively impact air quality. Highs today remain well above average, approaching 112
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We are closely monitoring the Line Fire near Highland. So far it has grown to over 17,000 acres. Thankfully, the nearby thunderstorms over the weekend have aided firefighters in their efforts. The data seen in the graphic below are as of 4 PM Sunday from the San Bernardino Airport, a few miles from the fire.
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