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DWA talks about the impact of the rainy weather on valley water

February 8, 2024 2:29 PM Pierce Amaro

Overnight rain departs as quick moving storms moves East

February 8, 2024 5:56 AM Patrick Evans

A fast moving low pressure system dropped more than a quarter of an inch of rain in Palm Springs overnight, but now skies are clearing. We’ll be cooler today, with highs only near 60 behind that storm. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. as gusty winds swirl around that departing low. In

Another system moves through the valley tonight

February 7, 2024 3:07 PM Spencer Blum

A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 7 PM this evening and will last through 7 PM Thursday. Winds will be out of the west and may gust up to 55 MPH. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for our local mountains through 8 AM Thursday. The heaviest snow will fall above 6,000

Weather Insider: Astronomical calendars

February 7, 2024 4:23 PM Spencer Blum

There are a number of different astronomical calendars. They are lunar calendars, lunisolar calendars, and solar calendars. Lunar Calendars are based solely on the cycles of the moon. Since one lunar month is 29.5 days, a lunar year is about 354 days. Credit: Chris Casas A lunisolar calendar is still based on the moon but

Storm departs but showers linger

February 7, 2024 5:38 AM Patrick Evans

The weather pattern is settling down slowly as an area of low pressure departs, but there is still significant shower activity particularly in San Diego County. The Flood Watch for the Coachella Valley expired overnight, but flood watches and warnings continue in areas to our West. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 8

Prepping for more wet weather, flood conditions

February 3, 2024 3:33 PM Kelley Moody

While the weekend has offered enough dry weather to enjoy being outside, more rain is looming for Southern California. A few prefrontal scattered showers are set to arrive late tonight and early Sunday. The bulk of the moisture is set to arrive Monday and Tuesday. A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather

Mild weekend ahead; widespread rain and risk of flooding returns early next week

February 3, 2024 7:13 AM Tatum Larsen

Saturday will serve as a break from this week’s unsettled weather pattern. Breezy winds will remain but mild conditions are expected for this weekend overall. An incoming low-pressure system will push more moisture into SoCal on Sunday. Light rain could fall as early as Sunday morning but the best chance for widespread, moderate to heavy

Weather Recap: January 2024

February 2, 2024 4:16 PM Spencer Blum

January proved to be a very comfortable start to 2024! The highest temperature occurred on the 30th with a high temperature of 82°F. The coolest day of the month was the 10th with a low temperature of 37°F. Two days had temperatures exactly matching the average. There were 17 days with below average temperatures and

Weather Insider: Measuring rainfall

February 1, 2024 3:06 PM Spencer Blum

There are thousands of weather stations across every corner of the country recording values such as temperature, pressure, moisture, and of course, precipitation. But how do meteorologists measure rain so that an inch of rain in Palm Springs is the same as an inch of rain in Miami, New York, Chicago, or anywhere else around

Weather Insider: Mudslides and Debris Flows

January 30, 2024 4:46 PM Spencer Blum

Mudslides are a hazard caused by heavy rains. There are layers of soil under our feet. The further down a layer of soil is, the more compressed and stable it becomes. When the topsoil becomes saturated with rain, it becomes heavier. This, combined with the flowing water, can lead to that top layer of soil

Weather Insider: Atmospheric Rivers

January 29, 2024 2:36 PM Spencer Blum

Atmospheric rivers play a critical role in transporting water throughout the atmosphere by advecting (moving) moisture from the tropics to higher latitudes. When fully developed, they can deliver widespread rain and snow to areas all along the west coast. If an atmospheric river originates in Hawaii, like shown below, it is called a ‘Pineapple Express’.

A warm start to the week but Thursday brings a First Alert Weather Alert for rain.

January 29, 2024 5:59 AM Patrick Evans

Warmer than normal conditions will persist through tomorrow as a ridge of high pressure keeps most of the Western U.S. above normal. Today, highs will be on track to reach nearly 80 degrees late this afternoon. Later this week some major changes on the way, with a significant front moving across the region. Clouds will

First Alert Weather Alert: Tracking rain and flooding

January 29, 2024 3:38 PM Patrick Evans, Haley Clawson, Spencer Blum

A First Alert Weather Alert will be in place through this morning as we track lingering showers/storms that developed behind the cold front. Rainfall totals were in line with what we anticipated from this storm system, and more rain is on the way early next week. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 10 AM.

Warm and dry conditions persist; changes late next week

January 28, 2024 3:27 AM Tatum Larsen

Breezy offshore winds are set to continue this morning. Windier conditions, with sustained gusts between 20-30 mph and peak gusts near 50 mph, are still off to the west. A Wind Advisory will remain in effect for local mountains, the San Gorgonio Pass, North Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs through 4 p.m. when winds begin to

Warm and breezy for the last weekend of January

January 27, 2024 3:02 AM Tatum Larsen

Breezy conditions are expected for most of the valley this weekend with gustier winds towards the west. A Wind Advisory is in effect for local mountains, the San Gorgonio Pass, North Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs through Sunday evening. Winds could reach up to 55 mph in the areas under the advisory. These windier

Warm and dry weather for final January weekend

January 26, 2024 3:26 PM Haley Clawson

A Wind Advisory will take effect for local mountains and the San Gorgonio Pass at 1:00 a.m. Saturday. Wind within the advised area could gust upwards of 55 MPH. Use caution if traveling through the pass this weekend. A breezy start to Saturday morning will quickly transition to a focus on areas west of the

Warming, with strong offshore winds

January 26, 2024 5:59 AM Patrick Evans

Highs begin a nice warming trend today that will take us close to the 80 degree mark by Sunday, and keep us warmer than average most of next week. Strong offshore winds will develop in the canyons and passes West of the Coachella Valley, so high profile vehicles like RVs and semi-trucks should travel with

Temperatures gradually warm through the weekend

January 25, 2024 3:32 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

January’s full moon, also known as the ‘Wolf Moon’, peaked earlier this morning at 9:54 AM. Tonight will be a great chance to see the full moon as we are tracking clear conditions. Don’t forget to send your pictures to share@kesq.com! We are tracking some slightly breezier conditions for Thursday evening. Light breezes are possible

Weather Insider: Fog formation

January 25, 2024 2:26 PM Spencer Blum

There are a number of different ways by which fog can form. Regardless of the way it’s formed, the science behind fog is the same. Fog occurs when the air at the surface is either completely or nearly completely saturated with water. Essentially, fog is a cloud that forms down at the surface. Fog is

Patchy fog this morning, warming into the weekend

January 25, 2024 5:39 AM Patrick Evans

Today lingering moisture has created patchy fog around the Valley, so travel with caution there are areas of reduced visibility. High pressure will build in over the next 24 hours, clearing skies and helping to warm us up a bit. Warmer, drier air will infiltrate the region this weekend, pushing daytime highs well above average.