The AMOC, or Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, is a critical part of the global ocean circulation. It helps transport heat and minerals across the Atlantic. The circulation is driven by differences in salinity (salt content) in the water. However, as more ice melts across the planet, especially in the Arctic, fresh water is released. This
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It has been just over six months since Tropical Storm Hilary impacted parts of Mexico and the United States. While the storm certainly brought tropical storm conditions to Southern California, the National Hurricane Center found that the storm lost its tropical characteristics over Baja California. This means that a tropical storm technically did not make
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A Wind Advisory will go into effect this evening at 10 PM. The advisory does not include the Coachella Valley but does extend into Desert Hot Springs, North Palm Springs, and the San Gorgonio Pass. Our local mountain communities are included as well. Winds out of the west may reach 20-30 MPH with gusts over
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A front moving through will provide some gusty winds and spotty showers through tonight, and a Wind Advisory is posted for areas surrounding the Coachella Valley. Winds are likely to be strong through the Pass, but expect some gusty conditions here, too through tomorrow morning. Wind speeds will reach the mid-20 m.p.h. range. Showers will
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High pressure will continue to keep conditions warm and dry throughout Sunday. An incoming low pressure system off the coast is set to bring light showers and gusty winds to our region early next week. Scattered showers are expected to mainly impact areas west starting Monday afternoon through Tuesday. While light showers may drift onto
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A trough of low pressure to our west has pushed more cloud cover into Southern California this weekend. Despite the extra cloud cover, conditions are expected to stay dry and warm as a ridge of high pressure remains. Temperatures will remain slightly above the seasonal average (76°) but conditions will remain pleasant overall. Another incoming
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The area of low pressure to our west is helping steer clouds across Southern California. We saw a cloudy start to this Friday but more clouds will move into view Saturday. Despite the additional clouds, the ridge of high pressure will keep temperatures slightly above average for the weekend. A very limited chance for showers
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Highs spanned the middle 70s, with temps climbing into the weekend. A ridge of high pressure will keep those daytime highs near 80s all weekend long. Some offshore winds persist through midday, so a Wind Advisory is posted for areas North of Los Angeles until Noon. The high pressure ridge will keep a storm off
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A new report from Climate Central has looked into trends in annual snowfall between 1970 and 2023. Of the more than 2,000 stations analyzed, 64% are seeing less snowfall now as compared to the early 70s. Many of these stations are more southern as warmer temperatures push snow to the north. The Northeast has also
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We are in the middle of a warming trend, meaning high temperatures will rise slightly with each day. High temperatures today are in the mid-70s with a low temperature in the mid to low 50s. High pressure is dominating over Southern California. This is leading to dry air and the aforementioned warming trend. This is
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There are countless things that make the Coachella Valley so special. One of those things is our abundance of dates. The Coachella Valley has the perfect climate for growing these tasty little fruits. Date Palms need a hot and dry climate, making our desert perfect for growing date palms. But, we also have the right
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High pressure is building in across the Western States, clearing skies and warming temps a bit. That ridge of high pressure will shape the forecast through weekend, allowing daytime highs to rise to near 80. Today you’ll notice some increase in those temps into the middle 70s. Warm through the weekend, then Monday a weak
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Now that the low-pressure system has passed, high pressure will begin to build over Southern California. This will allow our temperatures to rise into the mid to upper 70s through the weekend. February 2024 has been quite a wet month for Southern California. Our mountains have picked up a lot of snow as a result.
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The powerful storm that pounded coastal and inland areas of SoCal is now slowly leaving the region as the center of low pressure pulls Northeastward. A Flood Watch remains in place until 10 this morning, along with a Winter Weather Advisory in the mountains as snow showers linger, too. The snowfall will be slower to
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A significant coastal storms has brought rain along Coastal areas to our North through the weekend and continues today. Once again, that low pressure system is tapping into the Atmospheric River of moisture that exists in the mid levels of the atmosphere over SoCal. That means enhanced rainfall from the Central Coast through Los Angeles
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Mid to upper 70s and mild conditions continue through Monday, but light winds continue to make a difference on the roads. Visibility and air quality have been challenging in some spots and will likely become more difficult in the days ahead as winds increase. Light rain is also expected locally on Tuesday and Wednesday. A
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It’s been a pleasant President’s Day weekend thus far, with temperatures in the upper 70s and dry conditions. Sunday will be another mild day in the desert though you may notice increased cloud cover and breezy winds. Though there are no wind watches or advisories posted, drive with extra caution if you are heading out
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Temperatures have shot into the upper 70s this weekend, and conditions remain dry around the desert. That changes in the days to come. A couple waves of moisture are set to impact the state through the middle of next week. It’s unlikely we’ll see more than a few tenths of an inch of rainfall accumulation
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A ridge of high pressure is keeping temperatures slightly above the seasonal average (74°) this weekend. It is looking like a great weekend to spend time outdoors and grab a date shake at the 76th annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival! Changes are on the way early next week with the arrival of
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