We are currently under a First Alert Weather Alert as we track the impacts of this atmospheric river. Temperatures considerably cooler thanks to the cloud cover and winds have been mild throughout the morning. We only topped of at 74 today, which is just a couple degrees below seasonal. Here’s a look at your Thursday
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An approaching storm will bring another round of powerful winds, blowing sand and dust. Winds arrive this afternoon, and will remain gusty through tomorrow night. Winds will peak near 40 m.p.h. with gusts to 50 m.p.h. through Thursday evening, so there could be significant impacts to air quality, travel, and play at the BNP Paribas
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Tonight we remain under a First Alert Weather Alert as gusty winds continue to impact the Coachella Valley. While our air quality has seen some improvements compared to the weekend, there are some lingering concerns tonight. Our Air Quality Alert was extended through 12PM Tuesday. Winds will stay a bit breezy tonight, especially along the
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This morning, getting in and out of Palm Springs is harder because both Gene Autry and Indian Canyon are closed due to blowing sand and dust. Winds have eased, but there are Wind Advisories in place to our North and South, with a Winter Weather Advisory in the mountains, and an Air Quality Alert for
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – A First Alert Weather Alert remains in place through Monday at 1:00 p.m. as we continue to track dusty & gusty conditions in the Coachella Valley. Our Timo’s Skycam atop Edom Hill is showing much improved conditions compared to last night. We’re not seeing nearly as much haze obscuring the
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued for gusty winds, blowing dust, reduced visibility and poor air quality across the Coachella Valley through 1:00 p.m. Monday. Looking at our Timo’s Skycam atop Edom Hill, our typically gorgeous view of the valley has been obscured by dust. Blowing dust has reduced visibility across the valley
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A winter storm brought record rainfall to the Coachella Valley and significant snow to higher elevations around SoCal, and now it’s pulling out of the region. Skies will clear out and rain should be over by the afternoon. Wind advisories remain in effect through tonight for areas surrounding the Valley, so expect some breezy conditions
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect today as an atmospheric river delivers some much-needed rain to Southern California. This comes as drought has plagued the region since the start of the year. While the Coachella Valley has not been placed under any sort of flood-related advisories, the same cannot be said for our
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A large area of low pressure pushing into California will bring widespread rainfall, including some here in the Coachella Valley later today and into tonight. The low has also cause significant flooding concerns throughout Coastal communities, from LA to San Francisco. Rain is possible here as soon as midday, but more likely this evening. Tonight
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued today as we track gusty winds across the Coachella Valley. These winds have led to persistent air quality and visibility concerns throughout the day. Both Gene Autry and Indian Canyon have been closed in/out of Palm Springs. An Air Quality Alert has been issued as well and
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The Coachella Valley has stayed mostly dry throughout the day on Sunday. We’ve seen just a couple of light drizzles producing trace amounts of rain towards the eastern end of the valley. There’s been some significant rainfall to our west, though, across much of the Southern California region today! Data from the National Weather Service
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Today, the fire concerns continue, with Red Flag Warnings up through 10 this morning and winds remain gusty in those fire-prone areas. As we move into Saturday, an area of low pressure arrives, bringing cooler and wetter conditions. Dew points and humidity values will rise, helping the battle against those fires burning to our West.
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Red Flag Warnings have been extended yet again, now into Friday morning as gusty Santa Ana winds continue. New wildfires broke out in L. A. County yesterday afternoon and overnight. Winds are expected to ease and change direction this weekend. High Wind Warnings remain in effect through this afternoon and evening for areas West of
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We are under a First Alert Weather Alert until 7 this evening due to Santa Ana winds and their impacts. Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings remain in place through this evening across Southern California, stretching from our mountains all the way to the coast as Santa Ana winds rage. Three major wildfires are
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Extreme wind conditions across Southern California will raise the fire danger level to the maximum today, with Red Flag Warnings in place for much of the area. In addition to the Red Flag Warnings, there are High Wind Warnings in place, too. In addition to those, a Winter Weather Advisory remains up today through 10
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Gusty Santa Ana Winds arrive tomorrow and last into Wednesday evening. This will increase fire danger, cause blowing sand and dust, and lower visibility which could create travel issues. High Wind Watches and Warnings have popped up around the region, along with Red Flag Warnings out toward the Coast. Those strong winds will arrive tomorrow
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Your First Alert Weather Team is issuing a First Alert Weather Alert for a significant weather system will affect Palm Springs and the surrounding region starting tonight, bringing cooler temperatures, increased winds, and a small chance of showers. While the Wind Advisory is posted for areas like Barstow, Palm Springs won’t be under that advisory,
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A significant front arrives later this evening, increasing winds, cooling us off and bringing a small chance of spotty showers in the Western Coachella Valley. Plus there’s the threat of 1″ to 3″ of snow in mountain communities above 5,500 feet. A Wind Advisory is posted for tomorrow around Barstow, and while we’re not under
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Gusty winds resulted in road closures at the Whitewater Wash overnight, and those roads remain closed this morning. The Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley expired early this morning, and in fact earlier than originally anticipated. The Windblown Dust Advisory remains in place until 9 a.m. A quick moving trough is now pushing East of
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A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued as we continue to track the impacts of gusty winds here on the valley floor. A Wind Advisory is in place through 9 AM Tuesday as we track winds gusting upwards of 50 MPH on the valley floor. An Air Quality Alert is also in place this
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