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Weather Insider: How ENSO affects drought in the Southwest
For most of the last few decades, the Southwest United States has been in a long-term ‘megadrought’. The atmospheric river events of the last two winters have greatly helped to improve drought conditions across the Southwest. However, it wasn’t quite enough to remove drought conditions throughout the entire region. For some context, in mid-March of
Continue ReadingThe excessive heat continues into Friday
Highs topped out at 116 degrees yesterday, tying a previous record for the date. Today will just as hot, but the record is 122, so it’s unlikely we will get that hot. Highs will be in the higher one-teens this afternoon. Take precautions against overheating today, and be mindful that the excessive can be especially
Continue ReadingRecord heat for Palm Springs amidst Excessive Heat Warning
Palm Springs has tied the record high temperature for today’s date. This was a record set in 1955 and has been replicated in 2020 and now 2024. A high of 116° means we are feeling temperatures 10° above normal for the date. More heat is expected tomorrow. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for most of
Continue ReadingWeather Insider: The risk of wildfires on homes and infrastructure
Wildfires are one of the biggest threats to both people’s homes and vital infrastructure, and the risks of being impacted by wildfires are only increasing thanks to climate change. In fact, a research paper from 20321 found that at least 2/3 (two-thirds) of the increase in fire weather across the US in recent decades can
Continue ReadingExcessive heat warning in place today through Friday
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place from 11 this morning through Friday evening as temps soar into the mid one-teens. A broad ridge of high pressure extends across the Western U.S., keeping highs well above average through the end of the week. Please heed the usual heat precautions as we endure this late-season heat
Continue ReadingIncreasing heat risk Wednesday-Friday with rising temperatures
A ridge of high pressure will build over the Western United States for the latter half of the week. This setup will keep our temperatures above normal for the next 5-7 days. An Excessive Heat Warning will take effect at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Temperatures will climb into the one-teens around the Coachella Valley through Friday.
Continue ReadingExcessive heat for the remainder of the week
Highs will climb into the one-teens for the rest of the week, prompting an Excessive Heat Warning from Wednesday through Friday. The heat will increase through Thursday, but expect temps to remain above average through the weekend. We’re certainly used to the extreme temps here in the desert, but please remember basic heat safety through
Continue ReadingWarm Labor Day with more heat on the way
An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for the desert from Wednesday through Friday for high temperatures in the one-teens. It may be September but it’s still summer. Don’t let the heat catch you off guard! Moisture levels will drop through the week with the rising temperatures. At this time, Palm Springs does not look
Continue ReadingA warm Labor Day with excessive heat on the horizon
Happy Labor Day! It’s going to be another warm day in the Coachella Valley, though slightly cooler than yesterday because of some extra moisture. You might notice a bit more humidity today, but it shouldn’t be overwhelmingly muggy for the holiday. We can expect a high temperature near 112° for today. With the Record Fire
Continue ReadingWeather Recap: August 2024
August was another very hot month here in the Coachella Valley! Twenty-one days in the month had a high temperature greater than the seasonable average. Seven days were below average and three days matched the average high temperature for that day. Thankfully, no heat records were broken, despite a 120°F day on the 4th. Overall,
Continue ReadingA warmer than usual start to September
While today may mark the beginning of meteorological fall, it’s certainly still feeling a lot like summer! Monday will be one of the cooler days of the week with highs most likely staying below 115°. It certainly will make for a great day to celebrate Labor Day and enjoy time with friends and family. As
Continue ReadingConsistent warmth through Labor Day weekend; warmer next week
We kicked off Labor Day weekend with warm, but pleasant conditions yesterday. Similar conditions are on tap for today. Moisture levels across the valley are expected to be down slightly compared to yesterday. Expect some extra moisture tomorrow, though, with slight chances for scattered showers returning in the mountains on Labor Day. If you’re planning
Continue ReadingConsistently warm this Labor Day weekend
It’s another beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures are still staying a bit above the seasonal average, but thankfully they’re not excessively hot. Moisture levels in the valley have stayed slightly elevated throughout the day, but have not been anything out of the ordinary. They have allowed for some clouds throughout the area
Continue ReadingSome humidity and warmth on tap for the holiday weekend
The holiday weekend has arrived, and with it, we can expect to have a touch of humidity and slightly above-average temperatures on tap. Like yesterday, the moisture we’re seeing is leading to the possibility of some isolated showers in the mountains and High Desert. At the very least, expect to see some pretty clouds this
Continue ReadingSome humidity and warmth entering Labor Day weekend
We’re seeing a few extra clouds in the Coachella Valley as the work week comes to a close! There have been some scattered showers in our mountains and High Desert regions this afternoon. That’s thanks to some extra moisture across the valley. Dew point temperatures tonight are expected to be in the upper 40s and
Continue ReadingStaying warm as we head into Labor Day weekend
As we close out the workweek, we are continuing to track temperatures around 110°F. While there is some day-to-day variability in temperatures, moisture, and wind, conditions will remain overall quite stable. The West Coast is being dominated by a high pressure system centered over the Great Basin/Intermountain West. This will help keep our weather very
Continue ReadingA warm Thursday with more humidity joining Friday
A ridge of high pressure to our north will keep our temperatures consistently warm for the days ahead. Monsoonal moisture will increase slightly on Friday, bumping dew points into the 50s and bringing the chance for isolated showers and storms to develop in Riverside County. Saturday afternoon will offer another chance for thunderstorms to develop
Continue ReadingWeather Insider: State of the Climate in 2023
The Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) released its annual State of the Climate report for 2023 just last week. Nearly 600 scientists from almost 60 countries came together to analyze the data and produce this report. They found a number of alarming figures, including the fact that all three major greenhouse gases reached
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