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Another gorgeous and cooler than normal day across the Coachella Valley, with highs continuing to hover near or below the century mark. A strong area of low pressure over Northern California continues to keep our temperatures in check in the southern part of the state, but is also producing some breezy west winds this afternoon
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Temps came in well below normal yesterday at 98, and we’ll see similar temps later this afternoon. An area of low pressure is moving across NorCal providing the cooler temps and some breezy conditions today as well. That area of low pressure will stay in place through the weekend, and that means cooler than normal
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Another beautiful, almost fall-like day across the Coachella Valley, with temperatures running just below average and just below the century mark for many spots today and Thursday–possibly even Friday too. Your morning walk should be very comfortable. Drier air remains in place with dew points in the 40s and 50s, though we were just a
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Temps are running below average through Friday! We clocked in at 100 yesterday and will be cooler than that today! Dew points will hover in the 40s, so reasonably dry conditions continue, along with lower relative humidity values. The Jetstream is dipping farther south in a more fall-like position, so we’re seeing these more pleasant
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The countdown is on with just 7 days until the start of Fall Equinox, September 22nd. The cooldown you noticed this morning is only going to get better the next couple of days! Highs are hovering near the century mark today before dropping into the 90s Wednesday and Thursday (and maybe even Friday) as a
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Temps are down and dew points are lower, making for a picture perfect mid-September forecast! After topping out at 105 yesterday, highs will be lower today, coming in near the century mark. Dew points remain nicely in check, and should be below the magi 50 degree mark, which means you can use your evaporative coolers
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We’re kicking off the week with some fantastic September weather across the valley as a trough of low pressure to our north helps keep temperatures in check, trending cooler, with drier air. Can’t believe we’re i our final countdown of Summer! Highs will continue to fall over the next few days, with Wednesday and Thursday
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Dew points are slowly drying out, and daytime highs are already improving for what should be a beautiful week of weather here in the Coachella Valley! Today anticipate dew points dropping down in the 40s by this afternoon. Meanwhile, highs will hover near our seasonal norm of 103. A strong trough of low pressure to
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’re slated to see gradually more comfortable conditions this week in the form of some *subtle* drying and seasonal temperatures. The moisture is having a tough time leaving the Coachella Valley. Dew points stayed in the 60s for much of the afternoon, but we’re starting to see some improvements for
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — Yesterday was muggy here in the Coachella Valley, but already it is noticeably drier outside today. Accompanying the drier conditions is a cooling trend, bringing the high today near the seasonal average of 103 degrees. The gradual cooling trend will lead us to our lows for the week on Tuesday
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another muggy day in the Coachella Valley. Dew points have stuck in the 70s for much of the day. This evening, we expect to see some elevated breezes. Increasing onshore flow means 20-40 MPH gusts in our more wind-prone regions. This should help push some of the moisture
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) — The ridge bringing higher temperatures to the Valley is now being disrupted by a trough in the Pacific Northwest. This has pushed highs to near or below seasonal averages. Dew points remain slightly elevated today but will begin to drop this evening into Saturday morning. So, while today may call
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The cooldown is officially underway across the Coachella Valley, with temperatures dropping a few degrees each day as high pressure weakens and a trough moves into the West. Expect some breezy west winds this afternoon and evening, along with the next few days with gusts around 20–40 mph. Strongest winds in the passes and desert
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An Extreme Heat Warning is still in effect until 8 this evening, but we are seeing a slow decline in both the heat and the humidity today. Highs yesterday hit 113, within a degree of a record, but today those numbers pull back just a little bit. Temperatures improve greatly over the next 48 hours,
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The heat and humidity are finally starting to loosen their grip on the Coachella Valley, but we still have a hot and muggy afternoon and evening. Highs climb into the lower 110s again this afternoon, with lingering monsoonal moisture bringing along one last chance for isolated thunderstorms over the mountains and adjacent deserts the next
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An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 tomorrow evening. That, coupled with monsoonal moisture will make the next few days feel less than optimally comfortable. Dew points are hovering in the mid-fifties to mid-sixties so it’s still super humid out there. There’s a small threat of thunderstorms this afternoon, but the chances are
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Happy Wednesday! It’s another hot and humid day across the Coachella Valley, with highs climbing near 105–110 degrees and Major to Extreme HeatRisk expected through Friday. Our hot and humid conditions continue with an Extreme Heat Warning remaining in effect until 8pm Friday. Dew points remain elevated into our Thursday. Tropical moisture still remains in
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The heat is ramping right back up across the Coachella Valley, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect for the valley starting Wednesday morning as highs climb into the lower one-teens through Friday. A number of spots across the Coastal Basin have already been upgraded from a Heat Advisory to an Extreme Heat Warning. Adding insult to
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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning as highs climb to the lower one-teens, coupled with increased humidity through Friday. Highs today will be slightly above normal (104) and hotter Wednesday & Thursday. Dew points, all-important for our comfort factor, will remain elevated through the week. By the weekend, temps drop back
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Happy Monday! Leftover Labor Day tropical moisture is still hanging around the valley today, keeping us very muggy with plenty of clouds and a chance for scattered light rain through the afternoon. An isolated thunderstorm or two can’t be ruled out, but most rainfall will remain pretty light and spotty. Our pattern begins to improve
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