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DWA talks about gardening during the spring time

April 13, 2023 2:15 PM Pierce Amaro

Gusty start to the day

April 13, 2023 6:10 AM Patrick Evans

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 this morning, and it will remain breezy through most of the day. Along with the windy conditions, some cooler temps are dropping into the region thanks to a shift in the Jetstream. At the surface, a weak front is just North of the Valley, enhancing winds. Winds

NOW IN EFFECT: Wind Advisory through Thursday morning

April 12, 2023 3:26 PM Haley Clawson

The Wind Advisory is now in effect across the Coachella Valley through Thursday morning. Wind gusts will exceed 50 MPH in the San Gorgonio Pass and along desert slopes but are expected to remain under 40 MPH for the majority of the valley floor. Wind speeds will strengthen through the afternoon and into the night.

Gusty winds cool the forecast

April 12, 2023 5:45 AM Patrick Evans

An area of low pressure moving through will increase winds through the overnight hours. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. this afternoon until 11 a.m. tomorrow. Those winds will drop temps significantly after we reached triple digits on Monday for the first time in 2023. Cooler conditions will prevail through Friday

Here comes a cool down and gusty west winds

April 11, 2023 3:24 PM Haley Clawson

The ridge of high pressure that’s been responsible for the high heat at the start of this week is now shifting east. In its place is a trough of low pressure, which will bring some big changes to our desert weather, including cooler air and gusty wind. A Wind Advisory will take effect for the

Expect another warm day before winds cool us down

April 11, 2023 5:32 AM Patrick Evans

We hit 100 degrees yesterday for the first time since October! We’ll be back in the upper 90s this afternoon. The ridge of high pressure that brought us the heat is beginning to break down and migrate Eastward. With that, a series of weak troughs will push closer to Southern California, increasing winds and cooling

A hot start to the work week

April 10, 2023 4:00 PM Haley Clawson

https://twitter.com/KESQHaley/status/1645570209632202752 High pressure in place has certainly brought the heat to the start of this work week. Palm Springs has felt its hottest temperature since October! This round of heat is short-lived as a trough of low pressure will take over the west coast creating a gusty onshore flow and ushering in cooler air. Temperatures

A hot start to the work week

April 10, 2023 5:42 AM Patrick Evans

Highs topped out at 95 on Sunday and we’ll be even hotter today, getting very close to the 100 degree mark for the first time this year. The ridge of high pressure in place will keep the heat on for the next couple of days before an approaching front brings midweek relief. With these hotter

Rising temperatures to start the week

April 9, 2023 2:59 PM Kelley Moody

Easter Sunday has seen temperatures in the 90s across the valley. Tonight, we’ll see temperatures drop to the low 80s as the sun sets, with calm and dry conditions continuing through the evening. Warmer temperatures in the upper 90s are expected for Monday and Tuesday. While this won’t be record breaking heat for this time

Warm weekend continues, cooler and windier next week

April 9, 2023 3:14 AM Tatum Larsen

A warming trend is set to continue today and last into the early part of next week. It may be best to get a head start on your Easter festivities earlier on in the day as temperatures are expected to hop into the 90s! Besides the heat, it is set to be a fairly mild

Warm weekend, more wind next week

April 8, 2023 3:58 PM Kelley Moody

Temperatures have gotten a boost this holiday weekend! If you’re planning an Easter egg hunt, aim for the cooler morning hours so your treats don’t melt. 90s return by the afternoon. Warmer temperatures in the upper 90s are expected to start the upcoming week. By midweek, another trough of low pressure digs into the region,

Warming temperatures into Easter weekend

April 7, 2023 8:29 PM Haley Clawson

After a high of 85 degrees this afternoon, expect a comfortable evening for this Friday. Perfect for all your outdoor plans, such as exploring the lanterns at Glow in the Park. A warming trend is in place for the Easter weekend. Highs will remain seasonable, in the mid-80s, on Saturday, but will bring more heat

Heating up this weekend

April 7, 2023 6:04 AM Patrick Evans

A ridge of high pressure is making things warmer for the weekend ahead. That, coupled with a retreating Jetstream, will bring temps up into the lower 90s. Highs will be in the mid 80s today. By Easter Sunday highs get into those 90s and stay there until Wednesday.

Warming up for the weekend

April 6, 2023 3:00 PM Tatum Larsen

A ridge of high pressure is continuing to boost temperatures through this weekend. Today, daytime high temperatures rose into the upper 70s, which is closer to our seasonal average of 84°. A weak low pressure system arriving tonight will bring heavier cloud cover and breezier west winds to the valley by Friday which may make

Warming trend is underway

April 6, 2023 5:36 AM Patrick Evans

High pressure and a retreating Jetstream will lead to highs in the 90s by Easter Weekend. The high pressure at the surface is also indicative of the Jetstream moving farther North, a normal occurrence this time of year. Today, highs will cap out in the upper 70s. Moving through the weekend and into next week

Warming trend through this weekend

April 5, 2023 3:00 PM Tatum Larsen

A ridge of building high pressure will push temperatures upwards through this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be 5° warmer by Thursday as conditions remain mostly sunny and dry. A passing low pressure system arriving late Thursday will lead to a brief pause in the warming trend on Friday. This system is also set to

Warming trend on the way

April 5, 2023 5:44 AM Patrick Evans

High pressure builds in over the next few days, raising temps and keep skies mostly clear. This morning chilly conditions still persist this morning, prompting another Frost Advisory for the Inland Empire that expired at 8 a.m. Highs will also be below average today, still hovering in the lower seventies. Heading into the weekend highs

Cooler temperatures for now, warming trend ahead

April 4, 2023 2:59 PM Tatum Larsen

Winds are considerably lighter today following Monday’s strong onshore winds. Cooler air ushered in by the gusty winds have made temperatures dip 10-15° below our seasonal average of 84° today. The low pressure system that brought on Monday’s strong winds and cooler temperatures will be replaced by a high pressure system by the middle of

Breezy for now, warmer temperatures on the way

April 4, 2023 11:02 AM Kelley Moody

Winds have weakened following Monday’s gusty conditions. Here are the peak wind gusts as of midnight last night: Whitewater – 73 mphDesert Hot Springs – 66 mphPalm Springs – 61 mphCabazon – 54 mphCathedral City – 51 mphPalm Desert – 48 mphThermal – 36 mph Tuesday’s temperatures are much cooler following Monday’s cooler onshore winds.

Calmer and warmer for the rest of the week

April 4, 2023 5:52 AM Patrick Evans

Winds are settling down nicely this morning as a frontal zone moves farther East. Some chilly air remains in place this morning, and there is a Frost Advisory in effect for much of the Inland Empire until 8 this morning. A Windblown Dust Advisory is also in place until 10 a.m. thanks to those gusty