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DWA shares how to save water this winter

November 2, 2023 3:33 PM Pierce Amaro

Warmer temps round out the week

November 2, 2023 5:40 AM Patrick Evans

Highs are on the uptick as we finish the week and start the weekend. Despite adding a couple of degrees, it promises to be a beautiful day, and a great evening for Palm Springs’ VillageFest tonight. Because of the fire burning near Temecula, an Air Quality Watch is in place for this morning. Smoke from

Weather Recap: October 2023

November 1, 2023 5:54 PM Spencer Blum

October 2023 was a fairly comfortable month here in the Coachella Valley. Of the 31 days in the month, 16 came in as above average. 14 days were below average and one day’s high temperature was the same as the seasonal average. 11 of the above-average days saw a high temperature in the triple digits.

A warming trend for the start of November

November 1, 2023 4:17 PM Spencer Blum

It is noticeably warmer today than it was at the same time yesterday. Temperatures today are right around where they should be for this time of year. However, a warming trend is in place for the rest of the week. High pressure has become dominant over the desert southwest. This is the reason for the

Gradual warming trend on the way

November 1, 2023 5:48 AM Patrick Evans

Today will be fairly mild with close to seasonal norms for daytime highs. High pressure will build in across the region, slowly warming us into the lower 90s. Highs will eventually reach the low 90s for the weekend, putting us a few degrees above normal. We will return to near-normal temps by Tuesday of next

Insider Blog: The 29th anniversary of Joshua Tree National Park

October 31, 2023 8:07 PM Spencer Blum

Twentynine years ago today, President Bill Clinton signed into law the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Joshua Tree National Park as we know it today. Prior to 1994, the land had been designated as a national monument all the way back in 1936. Credit: Spencer Blum Former United States Senator Barabra Boxer explained to me

A frightfully comfortable Halloween

October 31, 2023 3:43 PM Spencer Blum

We are in for quite a treat tonight! Temperatures will be very comfortable for anyone who will be out trick or treating or going to a Halloween party. Temperatures will fall into the 60s around 9 PM before slipping into the 50s around 1 AM. A broad area of high pressure is anchoring over the

More treats than tricks in today’s forecast

October 31, 2023 5:38 AM Patrick Evans

To our west, a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. but winds here in the Valley are fairly light. Milder conditions are building in over the next few days so highs will gradually rise to slightly above average temps. Trick or treaters will enjoy mild evening conditions tonight, so beware of ghosts and

Weakening wind and cooler nights

October 30, 2023 9:20 PM Haley Clawson

The High Wind Warning is being replaced with a Wind Advisory at 10:00 p.m. through Tuesday evening for the areas highlighted in tan. The strongest gusts are in the past, but breezy offshore winds will still be felt through Tuesday morning, predominately through the San Gorgonio Pass and areas west of the desert. These winds

First Alert Weather Alert: Santa Ana winds continue

October 27, 2023 5:26 AM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson, Kelley Moody, Patrick Evans

The First Alert Weather Team issued a First Alert Weather Alert through this evening for strong Santa Ana winds over 30 MPH around the Coachella Valley. These winds will likely make travel difficult, especially through the San Gorgonio Pass, and may cause damage to trees and other objects. A High Wind Warning is in effect for local mountains and

Insider Blog: Fire weather conditions

October 30, 2023 7:03 PM Spencer Blum

California is no stranger to fire. As of October 30, 2023, more than 312,000 acres have been burned by fires over the past year. CAL FIRE has battled more than 6,000 wildfires in the same time frame. There are a few main factors that are important for critical fire conditions. They are fast winds, low

Insider Blog: Flood Preparedness Week

October 26, 2023 5:09 PM Spencer Blum

This week is Flood Preparedness Week in California. Did you know that within the last 20 years, every single county in California has been declared a federal flood disaster area at least once? The worst flood in California’s history was in 1862 and affected everywhere from Washington to Utah to Baja California. The floods killed

Breezy nights ahead of strong Santa Anas this weekend

October 26, 2023 3:52 PM Haley Clawson

Like last night, west winds will strengthen into the evening with gusts 20-25 MPH along the interstate, stronger through the San Gorgonio Pass. The winds we’re experiencing this week are just a small experience for what will arrive this weekend. Onshore flow will continue throughout the week, keeping afternoons and evenings breezy. The trough placement

Insider Blog: Hurricane Otis slams Acapulco, Mexico

October 25, 2023 4:59 PM Spencer Blum

Just after midnight, local time, on October 25th, 2023, a historic, major category 5 hurricane slammed the Acapulco metropolitan area. The National Hurricane Center described the situation as ‘a nightmare scenario for southern Mexico’. The storm rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a catastrophic category 5 hurricane in just 12 hours. Winds in the

Breezy and cool to start the day

October 26, 2023 5:53 AM Patrick Evans

Wind speeds this morning reflected gusts along the freeway over 20 m.p.h. in some areas. The northwest winds will keep us cooler than normal throughout the day and the rest of the week. That cooler air will linger into the weekend, with highs dropping into 70s by Sunday. It will also be quite gusty around

Temperatures remain seasonable as evening winds return

October 25, 2023 3:37 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

A trough of low pressure is moving into the Pacific Northwest. It will continue moving to the east and then to the south over the next few days. This will increase our evening winds and usher in cooler temperatures this weekend. Moving through the evening hours, we will notice our gusts increase. Especially in the

Breezy and comfortable today

October 25, 2023 6:15 AM Patrick Evans

A trough to our north will keep us breezy and cooler than normal today and through the rest of the week. The cooler air poised to move in is already producing some chilly conditions in the Pacific Northwest. As the Jet Stream moves father south, we’ll see daytime highs running in the middle 80s the

Insider Blog: Winter weather outlook for 2023

October 24, 2023 1:30 PM Spencer Blum

The Climate Prediction Center, a branch of NOAA, has released its seasonal outlook for the upcoming winter. They highlighted the fact that this is the first winter with an ongoing El Nino in several years. This will impact general weather patterns across the country. This winter, most of the southern corridor of the nation will

A more seasonable week compared to last

October 24, 2023 3:35 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

It is considerably more seasonable this week! Although the initial trough has begun moving off to the east, the slightly warmer temperatures won’t last long. Breezy conditions will return to the desert Wednesday, lowering our daily high by a few degrees. It will continue to be very mild this week with daily highs remaining in

Mild conditions persist through the week

October 24, 2023 5:42 AM Patrick Evans

We hit 84 yesterday, and will be minimally warmer today but still below our seasonal average of 89. High pressure is in full control of our forecast, but a trough up North will provide some cooling for tomorrow and the rest of the week. That cooler air will be even more prevalent into the weekend.