A low-pressure system off the coast of California is responsible for the strong onshore flow resulting in gusty winds in the desert. The same system will also bring rain and snow to Riverside County. Rainfall will be focused west of the desert, but passing showers are still expected in the morning hours. Accumulation, if any,
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A cut-off low pressure system is slowing crawling southward along the coast, and it’s keeping things cooler and breezy today. That cool air will be most noticeable tomorrow, with the coolest highs of the week expected. We’ll hover in the mid 70s. Winds are breezy around the Valley, but particularly along the I-10 Freeway corridor.
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Mild temperatures welcomed the Coachella Valley into May, and this cooler-than-normal trend will continue into the weekend. Take advantage of the break in heat by enjoying time outdoors! A persistent onshore flow will result in breezy conditions for the mountains and desert, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Wednesday evening will be stronger than what’s
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After strong gusty winds yesterday, breezy conditions continue today along with cooler than normal temps. The area of low pressure will linger through much of the week, wind speeds will be lower than yesterday, but still breezy. That low pressure system drop farther South through the week, which will keep highs 10-15 degrees colder than
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Temperatures have dropped significantly from yesterday due to today’s gusty winds. A First Alert Weather Alert is in place in response to strong winds across the region. Here’s a look at what winds speeds are expected to look like by 11:00 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for the valley and surrounding
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Palm Springs peaked at 105° this afternoon, just one degree shy of the record high for the date. The ridge of high pressure that’s been expanding from the west, continues to strengthen and deliver the heat across the Southland. The warmest weekend of the year is in store for Stagecoach! High temperatures will remain more
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As we’ve been reporting all week, a ridge of high pressure will keep our temperatures about 15 degrees above average all weekend long. Highs today will likely beat yesterday’s 103 reading. Please take the heat seriously, this is the hottest stretch of days we’ve seen so far this year. The Jetstream will remain far to
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For the second time this year, Palm Springs and Thermal have reached 100°+. The warmer afternoons will result in warmer evenings, only cooling into the 80s after sunset. A ridge of high pressure is building in from the west and is aiding in the warming conditions. The warmest weekend of the year (so far) is
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Highs will start to climb today, remaining in the triple digits through the weekend as high pressure spans the Western U.S. The Jetstream will push farther North, keeping us in summer-like heat for several days. As we warm up, staying hydrated and taking heat precautions is essential. We do see some relief by midweek next
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Today is the 6th consecutive day of highs in the 90s for Palm Springs. Yet, a building ridge of high pressure is getting ready to deliver the warmest days the desert has felt this year! Triple-digit temperatures are set to arrive in the Coachella Valley on Thursday, and linger through the weekend. Early next week,
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A ridge of high pressure will produce highs in the triple digits starting tomorrow. The hotter temps will linger through the weekend as the Jetstream marches farther North. Highs today will likely match those of yesterday, in the upper 90s. The Stagecoach Country Music Festival weekend will see the hottest temps we’ve recorded all year.
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High temperatures peaked in the upper-90s this afternoon, which will result in a warm evening with temperatures cooling into the mid-80s around 8:00 p.m. Warmer-than-normal temperatures have been consistent for the past five days, and that count will only increase through the upcoming weekend. A ridge of high pressure will expand east for the latter
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A weak front is moving out, with high pressure moving in over the next few days. That will increase temps significantly heading into the weekend. We topped out at 97 yesterday and today will be quite similar. Over the course of the week, highs climb back into the triple digits for only the second time
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A warm afternoon with highs in the upper 90s will be followed by a warm evening for dinner plans. Temperatures will cool into the mid-80s after 7:00 p.m. Wind speeds will strengthen through the evening hours, with the typical wind-prone locations expecting gusts of 30+ MPH. A dry forecast paired with an abundance of sunshine
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Gusty winds along the freeway corridor as we start the week, and it will remain breezy through most of today. The only Wind Advisory posted is not here in the Coachella Valley. Winds will be running in the 25mph range. The NW winds don’t really change our temperature scheme. Through the week, expect upper 90s
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The valley will experience a toasty start to the morning as temperature rise into the 80s by 9 a.m. A building ridge of high pressure, which triggered a steady warming trend this week, will boost temperatures into the upper 90s today. If you’re heading out this afternoon, especially if you’re spending a lot of time
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Warmer than yesterday, the Coachella Valley climbed into the 90s this afternoon. Clear skies and warm temperatures will carry festivalgoers through the evening. Temperatures have been on the rise with the aid of a building ridge of high pressure. This week’s heat will peak on Saturday, with highs in the upper-90s. Sunday will still deliver
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A broad area of high pressure is moving in, heating temps into the weekend and beyond. That ridge will bringing hotter than normal conditions throughout the desert Southwest. The atmosphere will remain quite dry, so you can use those evaporative coolers today with dew points down the teens. Expect mid-and-upper 90s for the weekend. Breezy
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High temperatures in the upper 80s were felt across the Coachella Valley this afternoon. Warmer than yesterday but average for this time of year. Building high pressure will keep our warming trend going through the final day of the workweek and into the weekend. Saturday is expected to be the warmest day of the weekend,
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