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Offshore winds develop today

Those pesky Santa Ana Winds return to the forecast, creating increased fire danger, especially in areas north of Los Angeles. A Red Flag Warning is posted for northern L. A. county and Ventura county as well. High pressure is centered over the Great Basin, which will encourage Northeasterly winds across the region. Highs today will

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Highs remain above normal all week

High pressure remains in place across the Desert Southwest through the weekend, providing us with warmer than normal conditions (yesterday: 84). Also, due to the prevailing atmospheric conditions, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a Mandatory “No-Burn” notice for today. Wood burning indoors and outdoors is banned in communities West of the

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Warmer than normal all week

High pressure building in will keep temps well above average through the week and into the weekend. The ridge of high pressure will also help ensure mostly sunny skies despite some modest cloud cover this morning. We topped out at 81 yesterday, and highs this afternoon will rival those of yesterday. Through the week, highs

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A mild start to December

Expect highs nearly ten degrees above normal, not just today, but through the entire week as we kick off December and a new work-week. High pressure over the Desert Southwest will provide protection from storms moving across the Pacific Northwest through the week, keeping us sunny and milder than normal. The only issue in SoCal

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Weakening Atmospheric River brings Gusty Winds and Reduced Visibility to Coachella Valley, Plus very Minimal Rain Chances to Some

Gusty winds are on the way and minimal rain chances are expected for the valley, all thanks to a low-pressure system and a weakening atmospheric river moving south across the West Coast. This system is bringing breezy conditions to the area. Winds will pick up this evening and overnight, with gusts reaching 25-30 MPH across

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Gusty winds and mountain showers

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect today in the mountains surrounding the Valley. Mountain snow showers are possible through tonight, along with rain in the lower elevations. Winds are also likely to cause some problems around the region. Wind Advisories are posted both to our North and down around the Salton Sea in Imperial

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First Alert Weather Alert: Cooler temps, gusty winds and a chance of mountain snow for portions of the Coachella Valley

Your First Alert Weather Team is issuing a First Alert Weather Alert for a significant weather system will affect Palm Springs and the surrounding region starting tonight, bringing cooler temperatures, increased winds, and a small chance of showers.  While the Wind Advisory is posted for areas like Barstow, Palm Springs won’t be under that advisory,

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