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DWA talks about how to save water and money

November 30, 2023 1:49 PM Pierce Amaro

Breezy and cooler to wrap up the week

November 30, 2023 5:55 AM Patrick Evans

A series of weak Pacific storms is sliding through the Pacific Northwest, bringing some gusty winds and cooler-then-normal temps to the region. Those storms even offer a very small chance of showers here in the Valley later this evening. The chance of rain hovers near 20% so don’t get too excited about rain prospects. Wind

Onshore flow leads to a breezy evening in the desert

November 29, 2023 3:44 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

Breezy to gusty conditions are expected for this evening. As per usual, areas near the pass and along the I-10 corridor will experience the strongest winds. These winds will likely continue overnight as well. Thanks to the Pacific system moving through California, some showers will pop up across Southern California. However, most of the action

Insider Blog: Winters are warming across the United States

November 28, 2023 5:15 PM Spencer Blum

Across the United States, winter is by far the fastest warming season for the majority of the nation. More than 220 locations have seen overall warmer temperatures throughout the winter season. The vast majority of the locations analyzed have seen more warmer winter days. Palm Springs was one of the very few cities which has

Expect clouds and cooler conditions

November 29, 2023 5:45 AM Patrick Evans

An area of low pressure moving along the Northern California coast will bring partly cloudy skies, breezy and cooler conditions for the next couple of days. It also means a small chance of scattered showers late Thursday. Rainfall around the Southland will likely be confined to coastal areas, with some showers through the Inland Empire

Incoming systems to bring wind and cooler temperatures

November 28, 2023 3:37 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

A Pacific storm system will be moving through California this week. As it does, onshore flow will increase in Southern California. Some cooler air will also be funneled into SoCal. This will serve to lower daily high temperatures, and increase shower chances for the remainder of the week. The extra onshore flow will lead to

Changes coming for midweek

November 28, 2023 5:46 AM Patrick Evans

Today we’re still expecting fairly mild and dry conditions, with highs running slightly below average. An approaching series of low pressure systems will impact SoCal from late Wednesday through Friday, delivering a small chance of showers and light rain to the Coachella Valley, especially late Thursday into Friday. The series of storms will help draw

A comfortable last week of November

November 27, 2023 3:53 PM Spencer Blum

Thanks to the offshore, or Santa Ana, winds, we remain quite dry here on the surface. Dew points and relative humidity both remain very low. Moisture levels will increase throughout the day on Tuesday. While the surface remains dry, our skies have been filled this afternoon with some upper-level clouds, setting the stage for another

Starting the work-week on a cool note

November 27, 2023 5:52 AM Patrick Evans

Highs will only span the lower 70s this afternoon, running a degree or two below our seasonal norms through most of the week. Modest offshore winds continue into this afternoon and gradually relax into tomorrow, with a trough well off the coast that will impact SoCal later in the week. Cooler than normal temps will

Light winds and dry conditions

November 26, 2023 4:17 PM Kelley Moody

Winds remain light over the next few days with an ongoing Santa Ana flow. Dry air will continue to spread across the region with dew points consistently in the 20s. Mild conditions for the evening and the start of the week make for great holiday decorating weather! Partly cloudy skies continue tonight and through the

Cool and dry for now, showers likely late next week

November 26, 2023 3:43 AM Tatum Larsen

High clouds will limit daytime heating today, meaning temperatures will continue to stay below the seasonal average (74 °). Moderate Santa Ana winds, which are set to last through Monday, will also contribute to the cooler conditions. Breezy winds will remain for areas along the 1-10 freeway while lighter winds are expected for other valley cities.

Dry and chilly through the weekend

November 25, 2023 5:12 PM Kelley Moody

Santa Ana winds are expected consistently over the next few days. It will be breezy for wind prone areas, but quiet for cities south of I-10. Dry air cools quickly in the overnight hours, so a Freeze Warning has been issued for areas of the High Desert until 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Temperatures could drop

Clear and cool holiday weekend ahead

November 25, 2023 3:17 AM Tatum Larsen

Offshore winds are spreading drier air across the region; clearer skies are expected this weekend as there is less moisture in the atmosphere. If you’re heading out for Small Business Saturday, you may want to grab an extra layer as highs are expected to stay in the 60s. Sunday will be another cool day with

Cooler temperatures for the holiday weekend

November 24, 2023 2:24 PM Haley Clawson

Clouds will continue to be a part of the satellite view around the Coachella Valley Friday night. Send your sunset photos to share@kesq.com! Temperatures are dropping! A Freeze Watch has been issued for parts of Riverside and San Bernardino County High Deserts beginning late Saturday night through Sunday morning. Temperatures could drop into the upper

Bundle up for your holiday shopping! Cooler temperatures into the weekend

November 24, 2023 8:58 AM Bianca Ventura

We’re seeing temperatures in the 60s throughout the morning hours. They peak around 70 degrees through the midday hours then dip back into the 60s by this afternoon. It’s a cool down compared to yesterday’s daily high at 76 degrees. You may just need a cardigan or holiday sweater if you’re headed out for some

Insider Blog: How climate change will impact Coachella Valley agriculture

November 22, 2023 5:26 PM Spencer Blum

As Carbon levels in the atmosphere continue to rise, so will global temperatures. Below, you can see a graph of how much Carbon is in the atmosphere and how much the planet has warmed on average since pre-industrial times. These will lead to changes all over the world, including here in the Coachella Valley. Agriculture

A terrific Thanksgiving with cooler temperatures on the way

November 23, 2023 3:34 PM Spencer Blum

This evening will be very seasonable and comfortable! Truly a terrific Thanksgiving Thursday! Do note that once the sun goes down, temperatures will fall fairly quickly. This, mixed with a light breeze can make it feel a bit chilly outside. Especially if you are eating a bit later and outside. We are tracking some potentially

Cool and Cozy start to Thanksgiving morning

November 23, 2023 9:00 AM Bianca Ventura

It’s a Cloudy, Cool and overall Cozy start to Thanksgiving Day. Overnight we saw clouds move into Southern California, and they will continue to linger on top of the valley floor up until the midday hours. We’ll start to see some gradual clearing, sunshine and temperatures in the mid 70s throughout the day. At around

Cloudy start to Thanksgiving ahead of a cool weekend

November 22, 2023 3:46 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

Traveling for Thanksgiving can be stressful. Thankfully, most of the country will avoid significant weather travel concerns. If you’re waking up early tomorrow morning for the annual Turkey Trot, you can look forward to cool morning temperatures and some relatively cloudy conditions. Clouds will clear throughout the day as temperatures rise into the mid to

Mild holiday forecast ahead

November 22, 2023 6:16 AM Patrick Evans

The Santa Ana winds have eased, and we will remain slightly warmer than normal heading into Thanksgiving. A trough low pressure moves across the Pacific Northwest which will bring modestly cooler conditions for the end of the week, but substantially cooler temps for the weekend! Highs today are expected to approach 80, but by the