Last Thursday, June 8th, 2023, the Climate Prediction Center, a division of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) issued an El Niño Advisory. An El Niño (or La Niña) advisory is issued when El Niño (or La Niña) conditions are both observed and expected to continue. Across the globe, there are a wide variety of
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The valley’s mid-June warming trend continues today as temperatures rise into the mid-90s, with a high of 96°. Though temperatures are on the rise, they will stay under the seasonal average of 103° until this weekend. Multiple waves of low pressure are bringing changes to the region. Today’s wave is set to increase the chances
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Warmer than yesterday, high temperatures have climbed into the mid-90s across the valley floor. This is still below the average for the month. Yet again, winds will strengthen through the evening and last into the night, tapering into the morning. It may be sunny and warm, but our weather pattern is far from stagnant. Multiple
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Warmer conditions are moving in after hitting a high of only 86 yesterday. Highs today will climb into the lower 90s. As we move closer to the weekend, highs will approach triple digits and stay in that range into early next week.
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The low pressure that brought the drop into the 80s and gusty winds over the weekend is heading off to the east. As it weakens its grasp on the Desert Southwest, winds will gradually diminish, and temperatures will warm. Wind speeds will strengthen through the evening hours. Gusts will generally be under 30 MPH on
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We’ve been extraordinarily lucky this June, with highs running well below seasonal averages, and today that continues. An area of low pressure up North is continuing to feed in cooler and breezier conditions through today and into tomorrow. Winds along the I-10 corridor will remain gusty through this evening, and will gradually ease by tomorrow
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An approaching low-pressure system will move into California this week, bringing a variety of changes, including cooler temperatures and more wind. Similar to what the desert has been experiencing for the past week, winds will be breezy during the day on Saturday, with strengthening occurring through the evening A First Alert Weather Alert has been
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Highs have been well below seasonal averages practically all month, and the trend continues this weekend. The average is 102, but we’ll be squarely in the 90s. Yet another storm system moves into the Pacific Northwest, encouraging some gusty winds and pushing temps even lower by Sunday and Monday. We see numbers closer to normal
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We continue to see breezy conditions along with cooler-then-normal highs as an area of low pressure lingers up North. After yesterday’s high of 88, we’ll climb into the lower 90s later this afternoon. Evening winds will be gusty along the I-10 freeway corridor and in the traditionally wind-prone locations. We’ll see a modest warming trend
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Highs this afternoon ranged from the upper-80s to the low-90s around the Coachella Valley. An average high for the date in Palm Springs is 101°, so this is a bit of a treat for June in the desert. The low-pressure system that’s been responsible for the cooler air and windy evenings is now beginning to
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Last June, we clocked only 2 days of double digits highs, 28 out of the 30 days were in triple digits! This month, we’ve only seen 2 days in the 100s. Yesterday we hit 88, and today we’re likely to remain in the 80s as well. The reason being a couple of areas of low
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Winds are expected to remain through tonight but will be weaker than yesterday’s winds. Winds will be especially breezy in wind prone areas like the San Gorgonio pass and along the I-10 corridor with gusts that could reach over 30-40 mph. Winds will continue to weaken overnight into Wednesday as cooler and drier air remains.
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An area of low pressure lingers to our North, keeping it breezy and cooler than normal for the rest of the week. The gusty winds of yesterday have slowed, but there are still pockets of gusty conditions that will last into this evening. A Wind Advisory was in place until 6 this morning for a
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Get ready for gusty conditions! Sunday night will be breezy, but more wind arrives for Monday. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place from 4 p.m. to midnight on Monday. During this time, strong west and northwest winds are expected to strengthen, potentially reducing air quality and visibility. This may lead to challenging driving
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High pressure will keep conditions seasonably warm today as temperatures rise into the upper 90s and low 100s. Changes are ahead by tomorrow with the arrival of a low pressure system that is set to make a big impact on the valley. Conditions will remain breezy today, namely during the evening hours, through tomorrow afternoon
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Warm, seasonable conditions are expected for Saturday and Sunday. A small, impactful closed low pressure system arrives by the weekend’s end and the work week’s start. Winds will increase with an onshore flow by Monday night in response to this atmospheric change. While winds may be a nuisance for day-to-day activities in the valley and
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Conditions will remain warm yet seasonable as a ridge of high pressure boosts temperatures into the low 100s this weekend. This weak ridge will also lead to calmer winds during the day and breezier evenings. Enjoy these milder conditions for now as cooler and windier conditions are expected next week with the arrival of another
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A bit of high pressure this weekend is aiding in our temperatures warming to the daily average for the date. Enjoy the warmth and weaker winds this weekend because it will be short-lived! The next low-pressure system is set to arrive early next week, bringing cooler air back into the desert. While that does mean
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Highs today will lag below normal, but we’re looking at triple digits for the weekend. An area of low pressure just to our East is encouraging some breezy conditions today. The cooler air is thinning out as we head toward tomorrow. Whatever your outdoor plans, expect midday temps to be fairly warm, and try to
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Air quality around the Coachella Valley as of 3 p.m. was ‘good’. Still, a Windblown Dust Advisory is in effect through 6 a.m. Friday as winds strengthen again this evening. Credit: MGN Image Id: 581219 Gusty winds will be present once again tonight, but weaker than yesterday and for a shorter period of time. Winds
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