Weather
Warming trend on the horizon
Highs will remain near seasonal norms again today, but by the weekend we’re looking at significantly hotter temps. Today we’ll see light to moderate breezes as an area of low pressure lingers over Southern Nevada. Wind speeds will hover the teens most of the afternoon and evening, but winds drop off a bit into Friday.
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A warm and dry May day
Moisture levels throughout the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass today are quite dry. Relative humidity values across the desert are sitting in the teens and single digits. The low humidity levels in the pass today are helping to fuel the ongoing fires near Cabazon. Offshore winds are in the forecast for this evening. This
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Breezy conditions continue
Moderate breezes prevail today as an upper level low lingers. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for areas surrounding the Colorado River until 5 this evening. We are not included in the parameters of that Wind Advisory, but it will remain breezy through the afternoon. Highs will span the lower 90s today, but there’s a
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The 90s are back… and so is the wind
A gusty west wind will grace us this evening, especially along I-10. Gusts 30-35 MPH are expected in the wind-prone communities in the Coachella Valley, mainly north of the interstate. As the trough moves east, our winds will take on a more northerly flow. This setup will bring drier air into the desert. Dew point
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Warmer with gusty evening winds
Temps climb a bit today, back into the lower 90s, which is seasonally average for the date. A deep low pressure system to our Northeast is still impacting the forecast, bringing the potential for gusty winds for the region late this evening into tomorrow. Windspeeds increase overnight, particularly in the San Gorgonio pass. Wind Advisories
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Mild Monday with warming temperatures through the week
After a cool close to the weekend, temperatures are quick to rebound on Monday. Upper-80s are being felt this afternoon, but highs in the 90s will be with us for the remainder of the week. Gusty winds will make a quick return Tuesday evening as a low-pressure system moves by to the north. Temperatures will
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Breezy and mild to start the week
A deep and cold area of low pressure is gradually moving away the region, but we’ll continue to see breezy conditions. This is especially true near the freeway. Winds remain bigger concern to our North, as gusty northerly winds area strong enough for a Wind Advisory through tomorrow in areas of Los Angeles, Kern and
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First Alert Weather Alert: Gusty and dusty weekend continues
A First Alert Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday evening for windy conditions that could impact your plans. A strong area of low pressure is bringing gusty winds and cooler temperatures along with the threat of reduced visibility and poor air quality. A Wind Advisory will stay in effect through 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Travelers,
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Weather Insider: Extreme precipitation events are becoming more extreme
Across the nation, the top 1% of extreme precipitation days have become, and will continue to become, more extreme. The areas that have seen some of the highest increases in precipitation extremes are the Northeast and Midwest. Warmer temperatures can hold more moisture. This means that more precipitation will fall over most places. This also
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Warm and sunny now with wind on the way this weekend
Thursday marks the fifth consecutive day with temperatures in the 90s in Palm Springs. These slightly above-average highs make for pleasantly warm evenings. A cool-down arrives this weekend, but unfortunately, it will bring gusty winds into the desert. A Wind Advisory will take effect Saturday afternoon for the San Gorgonio Pass, stretching into the northern
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Above average highs until the weekend
Highs will once again span the middle 90s today, running several degrees above the average of 90. It will be a pleasant evening in Downtown Palm Springs for Villagefest tonight. A ridge of high pressure will maintain clear and sunny conditions, with modest breeziness. Into the weekend, a quick moving trough will push through NorCal,
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Weather Recap: April 2024
April 2024 was a very comfortable month for the Coachella Valley! The warmest day of the month was the 22nd with a high of 100°F, the first of the year. The coolest day of the month was the 5th with a high of only 69°F. Most of the month (17 days) saw temperatures below the
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A lovely start to May
We still have some evening breezes here in the Coachella Valley, however, nothing is gusting overly strong. The strongest winds are isolated to the usual areas – near the pass and along the I-10 corridor. There are no major changes to our weather pattern in store for the rest of the work week. This will
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Weather Insider: How tornadoes get their ratings and what they mean
After strong winds and/or storm damage is reported to the National Weather Service, a team is dispatched to survey the area. The teams will then assess the damage and determine if a tornado can be confirmed as well as its potential rating. Credit: Canva.com The Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale works by inferring tornadic wind speeds
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Warmer than normal through the week
High pressure reigns over the Western U.S. this morning, and it’s keeping highs modestly above average through Saturday. Temps are running close to 95 each day until the weekend. Some areas to our North are still seeing gusty conditions, with a small Wind Advisory around the Palmdale area until later this morning, and we are
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Warm and dry through the workweek
Once again, a sun-filled day in the desert with high temperatures in the mid-90s, slightly above average for the date. This is a trend that continues throughout the workweek. Here’s how things will be a little different: winds will become more northerly on Wednesday. The focus of the wind will favor the High Desert, but
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A comfortable start to this Tuesday with lows in the 60s. Take advantage of the cooler hours before the valley climbs into the 90s this afternoon. It’s the same setup as what we experienced yesterday. ‘Copy and paste’ is the forecast trend of the week which should receive minimal complaints from desert residents. There’s not
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90S stay consistent throughout the week
‘Copy and paste’ is the forecast trend of the week. Coming out of festival season in the Coachella Valley, the week will be filled with sunshine and dry conditions. There’s not only consistency with temperatures each day but also with the wind. Each evening will experience gusts near 20 MPH. The chance for stronger gusts,
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