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
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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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Fall is warming all across the nation, according to a new report from Climate Central. They punched the numbers to identify trends for more than 240 locations across the US and found that more than 234 areas have warmed by at least 2.5°F (1.4°C) since 1970. While warming occurred all over, the Southwest has experienced
Continue ReadingHighs will be close to 110 again this afternoon, and all through the weekend. Light winds will keep conditions warmer than normal but fairly dry through the Labor Day Weekend. Few changes are expected through the weekend, with temps remaining above normal into next week.
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Wind out of the northwest will become breezy through the evening, with gusts 20-25 MPH on average. Stronger gusts are expected closer to the San Gorgonio Pass. A ridge of high pressure is moving inland to our north. While not being a major influence on the desert’s temperatures, it will keep them slightly above average
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Highs have been running slightly above normal this week, 111 yesterday, so expect that trend to continue through the weekend. Northwesterly winds will gradually ease, and we’ll see more of Southeasterly flow, which could introduce a bit of humidity. Temperatures will remain a few degrees higher than normal through the Labor Day weekend, so plan
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A nice start to the week but a little more heat this afternoon compared to yesterday. The average high temperature for the date is 107°. This afternoon, Palm Springs climbed to 111°. By Thursday and Friday, moisture levels will increase slightly here in the Coachella Valley. Instead of dew points in the 30s/40s, you can
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Highs are gradually increasing as we head into the meat of the work week. Cooler air retreating a little farther to the North will allow us to warm to near-normal. A weak low pressure system also lingers nearby, which may add a touch of humidity to the mix, especially later this week. Highs will actually
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We enjoyed a very pleasant weekend here in the Coachella Valley! Today, temperatures were slightly warmer, and we will continue to gradually warm up into tomorrow. Dry air continues to dominate the Southern California region this afternoon. Dew point temperatures for this evening will be in the 40s. As we get into tomorrow morning, those
Continue ReadingOver the weekend we saw below average temps and comfortable dew points. We start Monday with similar conditions on tap! Monsoonal flow continues well to our East. We might see a little additional humidity late this week, but presently that moisture is hovering over Arizona and New Mexico. Highs today will come in slightly below
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Dry air continues to dominate over Southern California, allowing us to hold on to the desert-like weather we know and love. Temperatures are yet again very comfortable and below average. Thankfully, the winds have calmed down for today and are no longer a part of the weather story. As a result, the Air Quality Alert
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Coachella Valley residents were treated to another round of superb weather on Saturday. Palm Springs reached 102°F yesterday. Temperatures in Thermal even reached a record low of 57°F! The pleasant weather continues as we round out the weekend. High temperatures across the valley will remain well below our seasonal average. Dry air continues to linger
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This evening will see another round of breezy to gusty conditions throughout the valley. Thankfully, the winds will be a bit calmer than what we experienced last night. As a result of the elevated winds, an Air Quality Alert is in place for the Coachella Valley through 10 AM Sunday morning. The winds are playing
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As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Hone is just off the coast of Hawaii. Maximum sustained winds are sitting at roughly 65 MPH and a fairly weak central pressure of 1000mb. A Tropical Storm Warning is currently in place for the island of Hawaii and the waters surrounding the
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The incredible weather we’ve been experiencing across the Coachella Valley will continue into this weekend. Yesterday, we saw a high of 103°F in Palm Springs; similar below-average temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday, too! The temperatures aren’t the only good news, though. We’re staying dry in the desert – a well-deserved break from the humidity
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“Heat season” is May through September, or when heat risk is high and cooling demand is elevated. Heat season outages accounted for nearly half of all weather-related outages during the analyzed period. It’s important to point out that this study focuses on major outages that affect at least 50,000 customers or interrupt service of 300+
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Today has seen phenomenal weather in the Coachella Valley. Given the fact it’s still August, tonight is as great of a football forecast as you could ask for. Shadow Hills will face off against Indio High at 7:00 PM with temperatures only in the upper 90s. Temperatures will fall down into the upper 80s by
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Expect well below average highs through the weekend as an area of low pressure drops in from Northern California. Dew points are quite low as well, meaning fire danger is up. Red flag warnings are posted for most of Nevada and other areas North of the Coachella Valley. Wildfire danger will remain higher than normal
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The wet bulb globe temperature, or WBGT, is a fairly obscure meteorological measurement specially used to determine how safe it is for people to do activities outdoors. It is commonly used by schools and outdoor workers. It is calculated by taking measurements with three different types of thermometers: the wet bulb, the dry bulb, and
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