Partly cloudy skies expected today and through much of the rest of the weekend, even with a (modest) chance of showers later this week. High pressure will generate some gusty winds, especially to the West of the Valley. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. tomorrow as a result of the anticipated winds.
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While seasonable temperatures are set to remain over the next week, plenty of changes may be happening around us. Expect an increase in cloud cover for the start of the week. We’ll remain dry with on and off access to the sun. Santa Ana winds remain gusty for areas surrounding the Coachella Valley, though locally,
Continue Reading Daytime high temperatures have soared into the mid-70s across the valley on Saturday with mostly clear skies. We’re getting a boost of warmth from a ridge of high pressure building over the region. KESQ A weak Santa Ana wind pattern will continue to keep conditions dry through the weekend. Conditions should remain mild for Sunday,
Continue Reading Palm Springs recorded a high in the low 70s today, just two degrees cooler than yesterday. Through the remainder of the evening, clouds will continue to spread in from the west. The strongest winds, up to 40 MPH gusts, will remain in the San Gorgonio Pass. A trough of low pressure is moving into the
Continue Reading After a mild and quiet week, winds are expected to pick up by this afternoon and stick around through Saturday. This, as a trough of low pressure moves over the region, increasing onshore flow and filtering cooler air into Southern California. Peak wind gusts through the San Gorgonio Pass could be up to 40 mph.
Continue Reading Thursday has been an enjoyable, sunny day in the desert. High temperatures climbed into the mid-70s this afternoon, making it the warmest day of the week. Clear skies and a light northwest wind will carry us through the night. Onshore flow will strengthen Friday leading to breezy conditions through the afternoon and evening hours. The
Continue Reading The 70s have finally made a comeback around the Coachella Valley, with mid-70s expected for daytime high temperatures across the Coachella Valley. Conditions remain quiet, calm, and dry for Thursday. KESQ High pressure aloft peaks today, allowing for this significant warm-up. By the end of the week, a trough of low pressure drops down. It
Continue Reading It’s going to be another cool evening across the desert but temperatures are warmer than what we felt yesterday evening. Skies will remain clear through night as temperatures drop near 50° early Thursday morning. A ridge of high pressure will remain in place through tomorrow, allowing temperatures to continue their warming trend. Expect another day
Continue Reading After a long stretch of below normal temperatures, the Coachella Valley is finally set to return to more seasonable conditions, thanks to a ridge of high pressure bringing in warmer air and a light offshore flow. KESQ A normal daytime high temperature for this time of year is 70°, but we have not seen 70s
Continue Reading A sun-filled day in the desert with high temperatures in the upper 60s. An average high for the date is 70°. Temperatures will remain on the cool side through the evening but the wind won’t be a big factor in adding additional chill. Clear skies will stick with us through the night along with dew
Continue Reading After a few chilly mornings, we’re expecting to trend in the opposite direction over the remainder of the week. The 70s are expected to return by Wednesday, with mid to upper-70s anticipated for Thursday. Today we’re likely to remain just shy of the 70s during peak heating hours. KESQ High pressure is continuing to build
Continue Reading After a cold morning to kickstart the workweek, temperatures have warmed into the mid-60s this afternoon — 5° warmer than yesterday. A weak ridge of high pressure will be joining through the rest of the week so we can expect gradually warmer temperatures through about Thursday. It’s going to be another cold start to tomorrow
Continue Reading The Coachella Valley is waking up extra chilly this morning, with temperatures dipping down to the 20s in some eastern cities. We came close to tying up the 1970 record low temperature for Thermal at 20°. KESQ The National Weather Association issued a Freeze Warning last night through Monday morning at 8 a.m. to account
Continue Reading The National Weather Association has issued a Frost Advisory, starting tonight at midnight and lasting through Sunday morning at 8 a.m. During this time, temperatures could sink as low as the upper 20s, though most valley cities are forecast to stay in the 30s and low 40s. Temperatures may kill sensitive plants, so consider bringing
Continue Reading Going out tonight? Bundle up to ring in 2022 as temperatures will be in the low and mid-50s as we inch closer to midnight. Breezy to gusty conditions around the valley will make it feel even cooler. A Wind Advisory is now in effect for local mountains and the pass, with gusts 50+ MPH possible.
Continue Reading As we close out 2021, we’re likely to see an increase in winds locally and a drop in temperatures. Low pressure moving in from the northwest is the catalyst for these changes. KESQ Areas directly surrounding the Coachella Valley are currently under a Wind Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service. This will start at
Continue Reading The rain has wanted nothing to do with the Coachella Valley this round, stalling out west. Meanwhile, more than 4″ of rain has fallen in parts of Los Angeles County in the past 36 hours and it’s not over yet. Partly cloudy skies will remain with the desert through the evening. Going out tomorrow night?
Continue Reading A low-pressure system moved in from the northwest this afternoon, bringing more rain and snow to Southern California. Rainfall accumulation around the desert remains minimal for this round, though the San Gorgonio Pass picked up more than a quarter of an inch. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for San Bernardino and Riverside County
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Even though the bulk of the rain has ended, wash flooding here in the Valley remains a issue and will through tonight. Drive with caution! Turn around, don’t drown! And don’t ignore road closure signs. KESQ As the rain tapers off this morning, we’ll continue to add to rainfall totals. Rainfall totals for the Valley
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