Local Forecast

Highs around the Coachella Valley are more than 10-15° above average this afternoon. The relentless ridge of high pressure will continue to bring above-normal temperatures through the close of the workweek. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of Southern California and will remain in place through Friday. However, for communities west of the mountains,

Palm Springs has tied the record high temperature for today’s date. This was a record set in 1955 and has been replicated in 2020 and now 2024. A high of 116° means we are feeling temperatures 10° above normal for the date. More heat is expected tomorrow. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of

A ridge of high pressure will build over the Western United States for the latter half of the week. This setup will keep our temperatures above normal for the next 5-7 days. An Excessive Heat Warning will take effect at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures will climb into the one-teens around the Coachella Valley through Friday.

An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for the desert from Wednesday through Friday for high temperatures in the one-teens. It may be September but it’s still summer. Don’t let the heat catch you off guard! Moisture levels will drop through the week with the rising temperatures. At this time, Palm Springs does not look

Happy Labor Day! It’s going to be another warm day in the Coachella Valley, though slightly cooler than yesterday because of some extra moisture. You might notice a bit more humidity today, but it shouldn’t be overwhelmingly muggy for the holiday. We can expect a high temperature near 112° for today. With the Record Fire

While today may mark the beginning of meteorological fall, it’s certainly still feeling a lot like summer! Monday will be one of the cooler days of the week with highs most likely staying below 115°. It certainly will make for a great day to celebrate Labor Day and enjoy time with friends and family. As

We kicked off Labor Day weekend with warm, but pleasant conditions yesterday. Similar conditions are on tap for today. Moisture levels across the valley are expected to be down slightly compared to yesterday. Expect some extra moisture tomorrow, though, with slight chances for scattered showers returning in the mountains on Labor Day. If you’re planning

The holiday weekend has arrived, and with it, we can expect to have a touch of humidity and slightly above-average temperatures on tap. Like yesterday, the moisture we’re seeing is leading to the possibility of some isolated showers in the mountains and High Desert. At the very least, expect to see some pretty clouds this

As we close out the workweek, we are continuing to track temperatures around 110°F. While there is some day-to-day variability in temperatures, moisture, and wind, conditions will remain overall quite stable. The West Coast is being dominated by a high pressure system centered over the Great Basin/Intermountain West. This will help keep our weather very

A ridge of high pressure to our north will keep our temperatures consistently warm for the days ahead. Monsoonal moisture will increase slightly on Friday, bumping dew points into the 50s and bringing the chance for isolated showers and storms to develop in Riverside County. Saturday afternoon will offer another chance for thunderstorms to develop

Wind out of the northwest will become breezy through the evening, with gusts 20-25 MPH on average. Stronger gusts are expected closer to the San Gorgonio Pass. A ridge of high pressure is moving inland to our north. While not being a major influence on the desert’s temperatures, it will keep them slightly above average

A nice start to the week but a little more heat this afternoon compared to yesterday. The average high temperature for the date is 107°. This afternoon, Palm Springs climbed to 111°. By Thursday and Friday, moisture levels will increase slightly here in the Coachella Valley. Instead of dew points in the 30s/40s, you can