Local Forecast

An absolutely perfect past couple of days with sunshine and 70s across the Coachella Valley. We look to stay mild with above-average temperatures and for the most part, clear skies, as weak offshore flow continues. Warm conditions should last through Wednesday, then a more noticeable cooling trend arrives late week. Thursday a low pressure system

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: A 4.9 magnitude quake shook the valley about 12 miles NNE of Indio. Most of the Coachella Valley experienced several seconds of moderate shaking. As of 11:30pm Monday, we’re seen 7 aftershocks at or over 2.5 in magnitude. Dozens more associated with this event below 2.0. Fantastic weather on this extended 3-day weekend,

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s another warm one in the Coachella Valley! Notably, we’re seeing some more clouds today, but there’s still plenty of sunshine and it hasn’t stopped us from warming into the upper 70s across much of the valley. I’m anticipating temperatures a touch warmer than today, likely at 80° on the

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s another gorgeous day in the Coachella Valley. Highs are still running about 10° warmer than usual and it’s feeling more like spring than winter – but it feels great! We’ve been getting the best of both worlds lately: cool mornings that give way to warm afternoons. Expect the same

A mild and mostly clear evening across the Coachella Valley after an absolutely beautiful and warm day! Any lingering gusty Santa Ana winds will continue easing through the evening (but still remain largely outside the Coachella Valley in the mountains, coastal slopes, and passes).  Our high and low temperatures are trending roughly 5-15 degrees warmer

This week continues to be unusually warm here in the Coachella Valley. This comes as a result of high pressure dominating the region. The high pressure is also maintaining the offshore pressure gradient. This gradient is responsible for the offshore wind pattern, keeping us nice and dry. Thankfully, the winds have calmed down and are

It is shaping up to be a fantastic week here locally. Today is already several degrees warmer than yesterday. Temperatures are gradually warming over the next few days, approaching a peak in the lower 80s. This would have us about ten degrees above the seasonal average. The winds have subsided and are calm here on

It’s another mild afternoon here in the valley with comfortable temperatures and mostly clear skies. Thanks to the lingering offshore/Santa Ana winds, conditions across both the valley and the broader Southern California region are very dry. Locally, dew points are in the teens and 20s. The High Wind Warning that was in place forthe Pass

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s another crisp morning as we stay cool, dry, and occasionally breezy with lingering Santa Ana winds. Winds remain on the milder side for most of us on the valley floor, but we’re still eyeing spots like the San Gorgonio Pass, Desert Hot Springs, and our local mountains for areas

It’s another gorgeous day here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures remain very mild as cooler air lingers overhead. We are still tracking Santa Ana winds across the region. Desert Hot Springs and the San Gorgonio Pass remain under a High Wind Warning through 1 PM Sunday. Wind Advisories remain in place for other areas to

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Good morning, Coachella Valley! It’s a chilly one as our temperatures have dipped into the 40s overnight. Winds have been top of mind over the past few days. The weekend is bringing some additional breezes, but the gustier weather is mostly shaping up outside of the valley floor. Through the