We’re seeing a few extra clouds in the Coachella Valley as the work week comes to a close! There have been some scattered showers in our mountains and High Desert regions this afternoon. That’s thanks to some extra moisture across the valley. Dew point temperatures tonight are expected to be in the upper 40s and
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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
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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
Continue ReadingHighs will be close to 110 again this afternoon, and all through the weekend. Light winds will keep conditions warmer than normal but fairly dry through the Labor Day Weekend. Few changes are expected through the weekend, with temps remaining above normal into next week.
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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
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Highs have been running slightly above normal this week, 111 yesterday, so expect that trend to continue through the weekend. Northwesterly winds will gradually ease, and we’ll see more of Southeasterly flow, which could introduce a bit of humidity. Temperatures will remain a few degrees higher than normal through the Labor Day weekend, so plan
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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
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Highs are gradually increasing as we head into the meat of the work week. Cooler air retreating a little farther to the North will allow us to warm to near-normal. A weak low pressure system also lingers nearby, which may add a touch of humidity to the mix, especially later this week. Highs will actually
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We enjoyed a very pleasant weekend here in the Coachella Valley! Today, temperatures were slightly warmer, and we will continue to gradually warm up into tomorrow. Dry air continues to dominate the Southern California region this afternoon. Dew point temperatures for this evening will be in the 40s. As we get into tomorrow morning, those
Continue ReadingOver the weekend we saw below average temps and comfortable dew points. We start Monday with similar conditions on tap! Monsoonal flow continues well to our East. We might see a little additional humidity late this week, but presently that moisture is hovering over Arizona and New Mexico. Highs today will come in slightly below
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Dry air continues to dominate over Southern California, allowing us to hold on to the desert-like weather we know and love. Temperatures are yet again very comfortable and below average. Thankfully, the winds have calmed down for today and are no longer a part of the weather story. As a result, the Air Quality Alert
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Coachella Valley residents were treated to another round of superb weather on Saturday. Palm Springs reached 102°F yesterday. Temperatures in Thermal even reached a record low of 57°F! The pleasant weather continues as we round out the weekend. High temperatures across the valley will remain well below our seasonal average. Dry air continues to linger
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This evening will see another round of breezy to gusty conditions throughout the valley. Thankfully, the winds will be a bit calmer than what we experienced last night. As a result of the elevated winds, an Air Quality Alert is in place for the Coachella Valley through 10 AM Sunday morning. The winds are playing
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The incredible weather we’ve been experiencing across the Coachella Valley will continue into this weekend. Yesterday, we saw a high of 103°F in Palm Springs; similar below-average temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday, too! The temperatures aren’t the only good news, though. We’re staying dry in the desert – a well-deserved break from the humidity
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Today has seen phenomenal weather in the Coachella Valley. Given the fact it’s still August, tonight is as great of a football forecast as you could ask for. Shadow Hills will face off against Indio High at 7:00 PM with temperatures only in the upper 90s. Temperatures will fall down into the upper 80s by
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Expect well below average highs through the weekend as an area of low pressure drops in from Northern California. Dew points are quite low as well, meaning fire danger is up. Red flag warnings are posted for most of Nevada and other areas North of the Coachella Valley. Wildfire danger will remain higher than normal
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It is another very comfortable day here in the valley with seasonable temperatures and drier conditions. In a bit of a change-up, this evening will see a boost to our winds with breezy to gusty conditions being felt all around. As usual, the strongest winds will be along the I-10 corridor, closest to the San
Continue ReadingAn incredible stretch of below average temps on the way! Highs today will be cooler, in the 106 range with some gusty evening winds expected. An vigorous area of low pressure dropping in from the North will bring lower temps and drier conditions through early next week. The lower dew points and gusty winds will
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Today is noticeably cooler thanks to an overnight/early morning influx of monsoonal moisture. As we moved through the day, some drying has occurred with dew points in the 50s and 60s as of 4 PM. This is the beginning of a days-long cooling trend here in the Coachella Valley. When looking at the weather pattern,
Continue ReadingMonsoon moisture returns to the Valley, surging in from the southeast this morning. Already dew points are way up in East Valley locations. Humid conditions will prevail throughout the day. By tomorrow, a strong Pacific Northwest trough develops and will bring drier, cooler conditions to all of the Western U.S. It will also mean some
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