Local Forecast

Warmer-than-average conditions are expected to continue this weekend due to a ridge of high pressure. Temperatures will reach above the seasonal average (69°) this weekend; some valley cities may even see temperatures in the low 80s! Upper level clouds will continue to stream in from the west through Sunday as two back-to back storm systems

It’s been a warmer-than-normal December so far, and a ridge of high pressure will keep the warm streak going for the weekend, with high temperatures in the upper 70s and even low 80s for some. An average high for Palm Springs this time of year is 69°. The first system of the week will move

The peak of the Geminid meteor shower continues tonight! The lack of moonlight will still create an ideal setup to see what’s one of the best astronomy events of the year, but more clouds will be drifting overhead tonight in comparison to last night. Cloud cover will increase ahead of and into the weekend as

Winds will be fairly calm throughout the valley this evening, with light breezes across the board. The general wind pattern remains offshore. The Geminid meteor shower will be peaking Wednesday and Thursday. Under ideal conditions, up to 60 meteors might be seen per hour, if not more! The best chance to see some shooting stars

An area of low pressure will move through the Great Basin region on Wednesday. This will allow high pressure to start building again in Southern California, leading to yet another shift in our winds. An offshore pattern will dominate the second half of this week. If you don’t like early sunsets, you’re in luck. As

A trough of low pressure is moving through the northern tier of the country. The southern extent of this system is reaching down into California. This is why our wind pattern has shifted back to onshore today. While we are currently experiencing some onshore flow, it is fairly weak and our moisture levels still remain

It remains dangerously dry throughout Southern California today. Dew points across the valley are predominantly in the teens, with relative humidity values not far behind. Take caution as these are highly favorable conditions for fires. While it still remains quite dry at the surface, it is a different story higher up in the atmosphere. Upper-level

While winds have calmed overnight on the valley floor, areas west of the valley will remain under Wind Advisories until 3 p.m. Sustained winds could reach between 20 to 30 mph with peak gusts at 40-55 mph near Riverside County and San Bernardino County mountains and the San Gorgonio Pass. As winds weaken this afternoon,

Santa Ana Winds, which will elevate dry conditions this weekend, are expected to strengthen this morning. The National Weather Service has issued Wind Advisories from San Bernardino County south into Imperial County with sustained gusts that could reach 35-50 MPH and isolated gusts near 60 mph in wind prone areas like the San Gorgonio Pass. The

Wind Advisories have been issued from San Bernardino County south into Imperial County. They each start/expire at different times but are related to a Santa Ana wind event that will kickstart the weekend. These offshore winds will favor areas outside of the Coachella Valley, but gusts in the low desert are still expected to reach

It is quite comfortable outside today! However, temperatures are still above average for this time of year. A Wind Advisory is in effect for many areas around the Coachella Valley. This includes areas to our west and south, as well as Desert Hot Springs and the pass. Use caution while traveling through the pass and

Thursday looks to be the windiest day of the workweek. While much of the valley floor will be spared from the strongest breezes, a Wind Advisory is in place for areas to our west, Desert Hot Springs and North Palm Springs. This advisory will be in effect beginning 10AM Thursday. Winds will strengthen throughout the