While we continue to slowly dry out following this last week’s rain, Santa Ana winds should do the trick Sunday and Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory that includes the Coachella Valley from overnight through tomorrow late afternoon. Winds are likely to strengthen in areas of higher elevation surrounding the valley
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Rain is set to continue in the southland today; mainly for areas west of the Coachella Valley. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected for the Inland Empire and local mountain areas, which may pose travel concerns. Although rain is more likely for areas west of the desert, showers could push towards the valley if isolated
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Drier air exists over Southern California compared to the extra moisture to the north and south of us, but dew point temperatures are in the 50s across the low desert. As the area of low pressure moves closer to the coast, more rain will be drawn across the state from the south. Some showers are
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Passing clouds with a chance of scattered showers, particularly in the mountain communities, possible through tomorrow. An area of low pressure off the coast will slowly move across the state to our North tonight into tomorrow. The low is tracking farther North, so most of the rainfall will be well north of the Valley. Highs
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This afternoon, water vapor imagery shows much drier air over some of Southern California. Humidity still lingers with dew points in the 50s as moisture from the southwest continues to flow just to the south of the Coachella Valley. Mostly dry conditions for Friday, but a slight chance for showers does exist. Isolated thunderstorms cannot
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After a pretty good batch or rain yesterday and overnight, things are drying out this morning. A low pressure systems still lingers off the Coast and showers are possible through early Saturday morning. Rainfall totals so far were pretty impressive: Temps today will be in the mid-70s, with gradually warming into next week. The next
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The atmosphere wants to be in equilibrium and will do everything it can to equalize. To accomplish this, air will always flow from high pressure to low pressure. Air flows clockwise around high pressure systems and counterclockwise around low pressure systems. Credit: NOAA Air flows into low pressure centers. As the air rises, the water
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Today will be mostly sunny and mild, but changes are on the way. A storm is just off the coast and will slowly cross California over the next few days bringing the chance of showers here on the Valley floor along with some light snow in the highest elevations of local mountains. Rainfall potential for
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Here on the valley floor, we don’t get to see too much fall foliage. But, if you’ve got an itch to see the fall colors, you can head on up to the San Bernardino National Forest in Idyllwild. The Forest Service recommends taking a drive down Highway 243 from Banning to Idyllwild to experience some
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It’s noticeably cloudier today than it was over the weekend. These clouds are mostly upper-level and are just passing through. A low pressure system remains off the northwestern coast of California. The system will continue to move closer to Southern California over the next few days. The low is also bringing in moisture from the
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Mild conditions are expected to start off the work week. Daytime highs will remain near the seasonal average (80°) until an incoming Pacific storm system makes landfall in our region midweek. If you’re heading out early this morning, packing light layers may be a good idea as temperatures remain in the low 60s until mid-morning.
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As we head into the start of this week, it will be very comfortable for Monday and Tuesday, but an incoming storm will bring some precipitation to Southern California. This weather could arrive as early as Wednesday but the strongest effects will likely be on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures are cooling off nicely this evening
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Seasonably warm conditions continue this weekend across the Coachella Valley. Sunday will resemble Saturday, with daytime high temperatures in the 80s and dry conditions. Few changes are expected in the forecast through Tuesday, but as we make it into the middle of the upcoming week, wetter weather is expected for Southern California. An incoming Pacific
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November 2022 through October 2023 came in as the hottest 12-month streak on record, according to Climate Central. Here, you can see how many days various areas around the globe experienced a CSI of 3 or higher. This means that climate change has made warmer temperatures at least 3x more likely. Click HERE to learn
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High-pressure returns for Veterans Day weekend. This will keep conditions dry and aid in a subtle warming across the Southland. Fair weather is on tap for all of your outdoor plans! Lows in the 50s and highs in the 80s look to remain constant for the weekend and the start of next week. A Pacific
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Highs today will span the upper 70s, close 80 for a beautiful Friday! The high pressure ridge has moved far enough East that we are not seeing those strong Santa Ana Winds of yesterday, so calm and mild conditions prevail. The weekend will be “Chamber of Commerce” weather, but by the middle of next week
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Relative humidity levels today are exceptionally low thanks to the Santa Ana wind event. Dew points are not exceeding 15° and humidity values are mostly in the single digits. Some more clouds will likely be visible on Friday as we will see a return to an onshore wind pattern. Temperatures for the next seven days
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Offshore winds continue to blow through areas West of the Coachella Valley and a Wind Advisory remains in effect areas surrounding the Valley until 2 p.m. Highs today will hover near the 80 degree mark, with warming into the weekend. High pressure remains in place across the Western U.S. ensuring fair weather through the weekend.
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Air quality in the valley right now is ranging from good in the west valley to moderate in the east valley. A Wind Advisory remains in place through 2 PM Thursday afternoon. The does not include the entire valley, but does include the pass, Desert Hot Springs, and North Palm Springs. Winds will continue overnight
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