The incredible weather we’ve been experiencing across the Coachella Valley will continue into this weekend. Yesterday, we saw a high of 103°F in Palm Springs; similar below-average temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday, too! The temperatures aren’t the only good news, though. We’re staying dry in the desert – a well-deserved break from the humidity
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“Heat season” is May through September, or when heat risk is high and cooling demand is elevated. Heat season outages accounted for nearly half of all weather-related outages during the analyzed period. It’s important to point out that this study focuses on major outages that affect at least 50,000 customers or interrupt service of 300+
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Today has seen phenomenal weather in the Coachella Valley. Given the fact it’s still August, tonight is as great of a football forecast as you could ask for. Shadow Hills will face off against Indio High at 7:00 PM with temperatures only in the upper 90s. Temperatures will fall down into the upper 80s by
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Expect well below average highs through the weekend as an area of low pressure drops in from Northern California. Dew points are quite low as well, meaning fire danger is up. Red flag warnings are posted for most of Nevada and other areas North of the Coachella Valley. Wildfire danger will remain higher than normal
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The wet bulb globe temperature, or WBGT, is a fairly obscure meteorological measurement specially used to determine how safe it is for people to do activities outdoors. It is commonly used by schools and outdoor workers. It is calculated by taking measurements with three different types of thermometers: the wet bulb, the dry bulb, and
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It is another very comfortable day here in the valley with seasonable temperatures and drier conditions. In a bit of a change-up, this evening will see a boost to our winds with breezy to gusty conditions being felt all around. As usual, the strongest winds will be along the I-10 corridor, closest to the San
Continue ReadingAn incredible stretch of below average temps on the way! Highs today will be cooler, in the 106 range with some gusty evening winds expected. An vigorous area of low pressure dropping in from the North will bring lower temps and drier conditions through early next week. The lower dew points and gusty winds will
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Today is noticeably cooler thanks to an overnight/early morning influx of monsoonal moisture. As we moved through the day, some drying has occurred with dew points in the 50s and 60s as of 4 PM. This is the beginning of a days-long cooling trend here in the Coachella Valley. When looking at the weather pattern,
Continue ReadingMonsoon moisture returns to the Valley, surging in from the southeast this morning. Already dew points are way up in East Valley locations. Humid conditions will prevail throughout the day. By tomorrow, a strong Pacific Northwest trough develops and will bring drier, cooler conditions to all of the Western U.S. It will also mean some
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Enjoy the drier air that’s here now because we’re about to get a big surge of monsoonal moisture that will create a very muggy start to our Wednesday morning. Dew point temperatures will quickly climb into the 60s and 70s around the Coachella Valley through the early morning hours. It’ll stay sticky through the day
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Significant heat today, with areas around the Coachella Valley under an Excessive Heat Warning through this evening. Highs will continue in the one-teens today, before starting to drop tomorrow as we see an influx of monsoonal moisture from the south. That monsoonal influx will last for about 24 hours, then a trough of low pressure
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The heat is on! Today is already hotter than yesterday and thanks to the ridge of high pressure to our east, we’ll add to the heat on Tuesday. This setup is also helping to steer in monsoonal moisture into Southern California, bringing our dew points into the 50s and 60s. Skies will be clear for
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A little heat and a touch of humidity to begin the week, as monsoonal moisture makes a return through midweek. The moisture lingers through Wednesday, then a strong trough moves through Thursday, bringing cooler and drier conditions. Today, we continue to monitor an Excessive Heat Warning in Imperial County and the eastern portion of Riverside
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Winds this evening are going to be a bit weaker than last night. However, the direction of the winds, coming from the San Gorgonio Pass, will help to dry us out throughout the evening. The extra moisture in the valley today is keeping temperatures very mild and comfortable, with highs mostly below 105°F. Temperatures tomorrow
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Conditions were pleasant yesterday in the Coachella Valley with our high temperatures at or near our seasonal average in August. The good news is – we’ll be treated to more of the same today! Dry air over the Pacific is working its way northeast right now. Palm Springs is right on the edge of that
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It’s continuing to feel incredibly seasonable here in the Coachella Valley. We have a touch of humidity in the air today with dew points across the valley predominantly in the 50s. As a result of the general weather pattern, we can look forward to a bit of a breezy evening, with gusts upwards of 25mph.
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Temperatures this weekend during mid-August feel like … well, mid-August! We’re hovering right around our seasonal average of 109° throughout the weekend. The Coachella Valley is seeing a little bit of moisture today. Dew point temperatures this morning will be in the 40s and 50s for most of the valley. We dry out this evening,
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The touch of humidity that we’re feeling today is being drawn in from the south thanks to the ridge of high pressure that is moving to our east. We’ll continue to feel higher humidity in the morning, with some relief into Saturday afternoon. The main surge of moisture looks to arrive on Wednesday, with dew
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Highs remain fairly stable through the period, running close to our seasonal norm of 109, but we could see a little more monsoonal moisture moving back into the region. Today, northwesterly winds will help keep the humidity nicely in check. By Sunday a little of that moisture moves back into SoCal. Highs climb just a
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A dry atmosphere remains across Southern California. Dew point temperatures will be in the 40s throughout this evening. A slight uptick in humidity will join Friday morning, but conditions will remain comfortable. By the weekend, we’ll be caught between low pressure to our northwest and high pressure to our east. The setup will bring some
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