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Gusty and dusty with cooler temperatures
An Air Quality Alert has been issued as breezy to gusty winds begin to make their way into the Coachella Valley. This alert is in place through Friday night. A Wind Advisory will take effect tomorrow evening as well. We are looking at a few days of persistent onshore flow in Southern California. This means
Continue ReadingBreezy and cooler
A trough moving through will produce some gusty conditions and usher in cooler temps for the rest of the week. Winds will breezy for much of the week, with gusty conditions at times. Expect strong gusty winds tomorrow afternoon and evening. Temps will cool through Thursday as an area of low pressure rolls through as
Continue ReadingAbove-normal for now; cooling through the week
The first 100° day of the year has been recorded! High temperatures more than 10° above average were felt in Palm Springs again this afternoon, reaching the century mark at 1:59 p.m. This taste of summer is short-lived, with 80s returning by midweek. Breezy conditions can be expected Monday evening, especially along I-10, but the
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We avoided triple digits over the weekend, but just barely. Highs will remain in 90s to kick off the work-week, but cooling arrives midweek. A developing through to our North will bring in modestly cooler numbers as soon as tomorrow, but the real cooling arrives on Wednesday, along with some gusty winds. You can see
Continue ReadingWarmest day of the week for the final day of Coachella
Heading to the festival grounds this afternoon? Prepare for the heat by bringing hats, sunglasses, SPF, and a reusable water bottle! For the first time in 2024, temperatures could reach triple digits this afternoon. The above-average heat won’t last, though. A trough of low pressure arriving Wednesday will cool temperatures into the 80s. A big
Continue ReadingFeeling the weekend warmup
As high pressure builds over Southern California, we are seeing our temperatures rise. Highs today are in the mid to upper 90s with Sunday’s highs nearing, if not exceeding, 100°F. If this happens, it would be the first triple-digit day of 2024. Temperatures this evening will stay on the warmer side, with temperatures not falling
Continue ReadingGusty Friday night, warming through the weekend
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the San Gorgonio Pass until early Saturday morning. Within the advised area, gusts could exceed 60 MPH. Use extra caution while driving, as blowing sand and dust can reduce visibility on roadways. Wind gusts of 30-35 MPH are expected around the rest of the Coachella Valley. If you’re
Continue ReadingBreezy today and hotter for the weekend
Some linger clouds and breezy conditions will keep highs in the lower 90s today, but winds will increase into the afternoon as a weak low moves by. Winds will max out near 30 m.p.h. on the Valley floor, with stronger winds North of the freeway through the evening and into tomorrow. Winds will ease and
Continue ReadingBreezy evenings followed by weekend-warming
The clouds that have been with us throughout the morning are clearing to the east this afternoon. Despite the clouds, temperatures were still able to warm into the 90s, about 5° above average. Breezy to gusty conditions will be felt this evening, mainly along I-10. The strongest gusts will remain closer to the San Gorgonio
Continue ReadingHeat returns for the weekend
Highs will remain in the low and middle 90s for the next couple of days, with temps modestly cooler than the 98 we clocked yesterday. Weak low pressure will bring some clouds and breeziness, particularly tomorrow, into the forecast, with numbers jumping up into the weekend. We’ve been running well above the average for the
Continue ReadingThis week: Warm afternoons, breezy evenings
High temperatures climbed into the upper-90s this afternoon, more than 10° above average for the date. Each evening this week will feel a breezy west wind, with gusts generally 20-25 MPH. Isolated stronger gusts are possible closer to the San Gorgonio Pass. Partly cloudy skies join on Thursday, but temperatures will remain in the 90s
Continue ReadingWarming trend continues, breezy winds ahead
Today is expected to be the warmest day of the work week as temperatures reach the mid-90s. Conditions will remain warm through the week but some changes are ahead. A weak trough of low pressure will bring breezy to occasionally gusty winds to the valley starting Wednesday afternoon. Stronger winds will remain apart of the
Continue ReadingEven warmer today, more warming to come
Today is significantly warmer than yesterday here in the desert. Just about every valley city is feeling high temperatures at least 10 degrees warmer than Monday. A shortwave trough will move through California beginning Wednesday. This will bring us some breezier conditions as early as Wednesday afternoon and potentially lasting through Friday. Gusts up to
Continue ReadingRapid rise into the 90s today
It’s been a mild start to the work week thus far but a big warm up is on the way today! As high pressure continues to build over the southwest, daytime highs will rise into the low 90s Tuesday afternoon. This rapid rise will continue through Wednesday, which looks to be the warmest day of
Continue ReadingWarming trend to start the week
It’s a beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley! It is a fairly mild Monday with high temperatures only in the low 80s. This is warmer than what we felt yesterday, however, warmer temperatures are in store for the rest of this week. As the area of low pressure continues moving off to the east,
Continue ReadingWeaker winds and warmer temperatures to start the work week
A ridge of high pressure has allowed winds to weaken after a gusty weekend in the desert. Breezy winds are expected to continue throughout this otherwise mild Monday. Monday marks the beginning of this week’s warming trend into the 90s. Temperatures will stay just below the seasonal average (86°) today before soaring into the 90s
Continue ReadingFirst Alert Weather Alert: Gusty and dusty start to the festival season
A First Alert Weather Alert remains in place through this evening as gusty winds impact the Coachella Valley. As of 5 PM Sunday, both Gene Autry and Indian Canyon remain closed. Vista Chino and Ramon are both open. Check back for the latest updates on road closures. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the
Continue ReadingStill warm, but cooler weather in store for the weekend
As tens of thousands of people make their way into the Coachella Valley for the first weekend of Coachella, visitors can look forward to high temperatures today in the low 90s. As a low pressure system moves down the west coast, it will increase the onshore flow in Southern California, leading to breezy to gusty
Continue ReadingFeeling the heat today, but a windy weekend will bring cooler air for festivalgoers
Onshore flow will strengthen Friday afternoon, bringing 20-30 MPH gusts to the desert. The strongest winds arrive Saturday, with gusts exceeding 30 MPH, and blowing dust is likely. As the low-pressure system moves down the coast, wet weather will arrive in Southern California by Saturday. Rain chances in the Coachella Valley are minimal at this
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