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The autumnal equinox occurred at 6:30 a.m. marking the official start of the fall season. Equi = equal, nox = night. We’re experiencing a break from the high heat but it’s still not very fall-like, even for the desert. Palm Springs recorded a high of 107° this afternoon. An average high for today’s date is
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The Autumnal Equinox occurred at 6:30 this morning ushering the fall season, but we’re still looking at summer-like temps. Highs today will top out near 105, which is only marginally cooler than yesterday. Despite still being under a Smoke Advisory issued by the SCAQMD, we continue to see decent Air Quality readings. An area of
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We continue to track wildfire smoke throughout Southern California. The Snow fire, closest to home, is over 6,000 acres and 38% contained. The smoke from the Bobcat fire and El Dorado fire continue to impact locations around the area. Overnight into Tuesday, most of the smoke looks to remain over areas in the high desert
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Air Quality started out in the “Good” range today, but has slipped into “Moderate”, but we are seeing less in the way of smoke today. Despite the improvement, we remain under a smoke advisory from the SCAQMD through this evening. Most of the smoke is coming from the Bob Cat fire in Los Angeles County,
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The Coachella Valley is still under a Smoke Advisory, at least through tomorrow. The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended the advisory due to the El Dorado, Snow and Bobcat fires still burning in Southern California. As of this evening, air quality in the Coachella Valley is considered “good.” Though, some isolated areas closer
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Saturday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 108°. The average has finally dropped below triple digits at 99°! The record for Saturday was 114°. Temperatures will see a slow cooling trend through Wednesday. South Coast AQMD has extended a Smoke Advisory for our area to go through Sunday. Through the morning on Sunday winds
Continue Reading Temperatures are slowly cooling down this week. Yesterday, Palm Springs hit a high of 110°, today was two degrees cooler. Seasonal average has finally dropped into the 90s, but we’ll be above average all week long. Tomorrow is forecasted to be a couple degrees cooler than today, with temperatures reaching the low 100s by mid-week.
Continue Reading Friday, Palm Springs reached 110°. The average on Friday was 100° and drops to 99° Saturday! We are finally tracking average temperatures below the triple digits. Unfortunately, temperatures will remain above average for the next week ahead. A ridge of high pressure positioned to the east will keep temperatures warm in Southern California Saturday. By
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A Smoke Advisory remains in effect by South Coast Air Quality Management District as multiple wildfires continue to produce large amounts of smoke. Read the details about the active advisories here. Air quality Friday afternoon is in the ‘moderate’ category. as of 3:00 p.m. Smoke from the El Dorado fire will affect more of the
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We continue under a Smoke Advisory again today as the Snow Creek and El Dorado fires burn just West of the Valley, and winds are likely to kick up this afternoon bringing more smoke in. As winds strengthen this afternoon and evening, we’re likely to see a increase in smoke and a decrease in air
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So much for the cool down beginning today! Smoke aloft was much thinner allowing for more warming at the surface. Palm Springs reached 113° this afternoon and Thermal set a record high temperature! A Smoke Advisory remains in effect across most of Riverside County. This continues to be a result of smoke from the El Dorado fire
Continue Reading A ridge of high pressure is delivering the heat to the west and the Coachella Valley is feeling the warmth today! Palm Springs recorded a high temperature of 111° this afternoon. An average high for today’s date is 101°. Temperatures will begin to cool Thursday with the cooling trend continuing into the weekend ahead. Aside
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The Smoke Advisory remains in place today as Air Quality deteriorates. Air Quality overnight and into the morning remains in the “Unhealthy” range, meaning folks should do their best to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities. Here are some other tips to keep you safe during this period of poor Air Quality: Highs this afternoon
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The Smoke Advisory issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District remains in effect for all of the Coachella Valley. Current air quality is in the ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ category. Read more about the Smoke Advisory here. This afternoon was warmer than what was felt yesterday as a ridge of high pressure remains over
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The Smoke Advisory once again is extended through tonight as smoke from the El Dorado Fire pours into the Valley. The forecast has more smoke moving in later this evening as Northwesterly winds begin to pick up. Much of the Western US is warmer than normal, including SoCal so our highs will be a bit
Continue Reading On Sunday, Palm Springs reached 105°. The average today is 101°. Temperatures will see a mild warming trend with an area of high pressure aloft through Wednesday. Then, we will be tracking a slow cooling trend into next weekend as an area of low pressure strengthens onshore flow. A Smoke Advisory continues through Tuesday afternoon.
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The Smoke Advisory for the Valley has been extended as smoke continues to filter in to our skies. Because of the smoke, our Air Quality is quite poor today, in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range, and getting worse. Elsewhere, Tropical Storm Sally is threatening the Gulf Coast, specifically the City of New Orleans, and
Continue Reading Temperatures were a bit warmer today. The high temperature in Palm Springs was two degrees higher than yesterday. High pressure is in control, keeping our temperatures above average. The warming trend continues into the start of the week, but temperatures stay below 110°. Air quality is still a concern due to the El Dorado Fire
Continue Reading Saturday, Palm Springs reached a high temperature of 103°. This is one degree above the average of 102°. Today, temperatures will feel very similar. There is a ridge of high pressure in place keeping temperatures just a touch above the average. The smokey conditions overhead are also helping to regulate temperatures. A Smoke Advisory, from
Continue Reading Temperatures are staying a couple degrees above seasonal all week long. Smoke from wildfires across California continues to impact air quality. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a Smoke Advisory through Sunday afternoon. A ridge of high pressure is keeping temperatures slightly above seasonal, but will stay below 110° this week. This
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