Highs pressure continues to push temps well above average, and as we head toward the weekend, highs are on the increase. Areas of SoCal including the Coachella Valley will be under an Excessive Heat Warning both Friday and Saturday as temps climb well into the one-teens. Expect highs nearly 15 degrees above normal (99) and
Continue Reading The ridge of high-pressure building from the west is now in place over the Western United States, bringing the hottest temperatures of the week today. Palm Springs recorded a high temperature of 112°, one degree shy of the record set in 1947. Fall-like temperatures are non-existent over the next seven days. It will still be
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Highs capped out at 109 yesterday and we’ll likely see that again this afternoon. A large ridge of high pressure will keep us 5-10 degrees above normal through the end of the week. The Jetstream has marched well to the North, pulling the cooler air with it, so the warmth will stick around through the
Continue Reading A ridge of high pressure is building over the West Coast today, resulting in warmer temperatures than last week. The ridge will continue to track inland, keeping temperatures warm for the first week of fall. Above-normal temperatures will be present throughout the week. The next chance for some relief looks to arrive early next week.
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Highs hit 103 on Sunday, and we’re expecting even warmer conditions into the work-week. High pressure building in across the Western U.S. will keep temps about 5 degrees above our seasonal average of 100. The Jet Stream is arching up far to the North, allowing the ridge of high pressure to dominate the forecast all
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Temperatures are warmer today compared to yesterday. This is expected given the warming trend across Southern California thanks to high pressure. These numbers are valid for 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will continue to warm into early next week. Highs tomorrow will likely be one of the warmer days of the week. We can look
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Today is the autumnal equinox, officially marking the beginning of fall! However, our temperatures are doing quite the opposite of falling; instead, we’re tracking a warm-up as we round out the weekend. Palm Springs recorded a high temperature of 96° yesterday. Our temperatures continue to warm for Sunday – it’s a great day to enjoy
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As high pressure slowly moves into Southern California, we are tracking a warming trend across the region. Temperatures so far have been slightly more subdued than initially expected, but it’s still noticeably warmer than yesterday. The trend continues through the weekend, making for a fantastic pool day for Sunday. The temperature outlook shows warm colors
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Showers and storms brought a bit of excitement to the weather in the Coachella Valley yesterday, but we can expect conditions to be much calmer in the days ahead. Saturday will be the start to some changes we can expect here in the valley. In contrast with the rain clouds yesterday, we can expect plenty
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With all the wet weather across Southern California today, we certainly had a lot of cool clouds to look at throughout the day. Most notably, a funnel cloud that formed over the mountains! There are some clouds that can look like funnel clouds but really aren’t. These choppy, broken clouds are called scud clouds and
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Showers and storms will continue across the deserts and mountains through the afternoon. Skies will clear overnight, and more sunshine is expected on Saturday. An Air Quality Alert is in place for the Coachella Valley through early Saturday morning for blowing sand and dust. Be aware of localized reduced visibility out on the roadway. Temperatures
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There’s a chance of showers today as an area of low pressure pushes across Southern California. The best chance of precipitation would be late this afternoon as that low pressure system moves from California to Arizona. High desert and mountain storms are more likely, but even the Valley floor could see some showers this afternoon.
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It’s another very comfortable September day in the Coachella Valley today. Winds will start to pick up throughout the afternoon and will become breezy to gusty later this evening, especially in the wind-prone areas along the I-10 corridor. We are also tracking wet weather across the region tomorrow ahead of a warming trend this weekend.
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Highs today and tomorrow will remain well below average, hovering in the 90s, but warmer weather is on the way. An area of low pressure will continue to bring cool temps to the region through Friday. As containment of local wildfires increases, the smoke advisories are shrinking and headed toward expiration. That lingering low pressure
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We’re halfway through the workweek and still tracking some phenomenal weather. It’s another day with temperatures well below average for this time of year. It’s not just temperatures either. We are also experiencing low moisture levels which are making it feel nice. We are tracking some breezier conditions for Thursday and Friday ahead of a
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A large trough of low pressure riding the Pacific Coast continues to bring cooler-than-normal temperatures and will for the remainder of the week. As firefighters continue to gain more containment of area wildfires, the Smoke Advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District continues to shrink, with only a few areas of concern remaining.
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As of 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, the Line Fire has burned 39,111 acres. While not as gusty as yesterday, a wind of 9 MPH is being reported in Big Bear, which remains under an Evacuation Warning. Find the latest updates here. The low-pressure system that brought gusty winds to the start of the workweek is still
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Temps remain well below average today, as was the case yesterday when highs only hit 88. An area of low pressure developing along the Northern Pacific coast will keep us below normal through the bulk of the week. Most of the Western U.S. will feel the cooler temps today through Thursday. A Windblown Dust Advisory
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A Wind Advisory remains in effect until midnight for the San Gorgonio Pass and Northern Coachella Valley. Due to the gusty winds, blowing sand and dust is likely. A Windblown Dust Advisory is in place through Tuesday. The passing trough of low pressure is responsible for the gusty winds and is also the reason for
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