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Desert Water Agency talks about the ‘Water Counts Academy’

January 11, 2024 2:08 PM Pierce Amaro

Insider Blog: Billion-dollar disasters

January 17, 2024 1:36 PM Spencer Blum

The United States has been consistently experiencing more and more billion-dollar disasters over the years. In fact, of the six years with the most billion-dollar disasters, four have been in this decade. All six have occurred in the last 15 years. Credit: Climate.gov Looking at the nation as a whole, we get a snapshot of

Mild conditions prevail with rain developing into the weekend

January 17, 2024 5:58 AM Patrick Evans

We hit 75 yesterday and will see similar highs through Friday before a storm system arrives this weekend. An upper level low is moving past us today, which will keep us partly cloudy through the morning hours. The No Burn Notice from the SCAQMD remains in place today until midnight as air quality continues to

Warm temperatures continue this week

January 16, 2024 3:11 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

The wind will be fairly calm for much of this week. However, we are tracking the potential for some stronger breezes for the San Gorgonio Pass and High Desert on Wednesday. Winds on the valley floor may become breezy at times but will be mostly mild. A ridge of high pressure is building over southern

Insider Blog: Lake effect snow

January 16, 2024 2:27 PM Spencer Blum

Lake effect snow is caused by a fairly simple process, but one which can pack a punch nonetheless. The process begins when cold, dry air moves over a relatively warmer body of water. The warmer, moister air from the lake rises and fills the cold airmass. This causes clouds to form over the lake. The

Mild midweek with showers possible this weekend

January 16, 2024 5:58 AM Patrick Evans

A weak trough to our north is being steered away from the Valley and moving farther North. We’re likely to see some passing high and mid-level clouds as that system slides by. Temps will remain at or slightly above average through most of the week. A No-Burn notice is in place for much of the

Warming back into the 70s

January 15, 2024 4:09 PM Haley Clawson

Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast for Tuesday, with high temperatures in the low 70s. A subtle warming will continue through the middle of the week into the mid-70s but remain seasonable for the time of year. A change up to our weather pattern arrives this weekend bringing the chance for rain. Currently, accumulation

Dry and mild for the week ahead

January 15, 2024 5:40 AM Patrick Evans

Temperatures are moderating nicely into the week as high pressure builds in along California’s coast. Highs this afternoon will be near our seasonal normals, hovering near the seventy degree mark today, and warming through midweek. Moderate warming continues through Wednesday with highs peaking near 75. Look for sunshine today to mark Martin Luther King Day,

Mild and breezy conditions today

January 14, 2024 3:20 AM Tatum Larsen

A trough of low pressure that is bringing showers to Northern California is pushing more cloud cover into SoCal today. Still, mostly sunny skies and dry conditions will prevail locally. Stronger winds are expected to continue through this afternoon due to this shifting low pressure system. Winds will remain breezy, with gusts up to 20

Warming up this weekend

January 13, 2024 3:10 AM Tatum Larsen

Another cold start to the day is expected with temperatures in the 40s across the valley. Frost is still possible, namely for east valley communities, this morning. Warmer days are ahead starting this weekend. Daytime highs will reach the mid 60s today and the low 70s, which is near our seasonal average, by Sunday. Overnight

Insider Blog: Dangerously cold temperatures for parts of the U.S. this weekend

January 12, 2024 10:53 PM Spencer Blum

As of just before 5 PM (Pacific Time), many parts of the northern plains and intermountain west are already seeing sub-zero temperatures. Parts of Montana are more than 20 degrees below zero! The Dakotas are not far behind with temperatures more than 10 degrees below zero. Keep in mind that these temperatures are BEFORE we

Cold mornings continue; subtle warming through the weekend

January 12, 2024 2:16 PM Haley Clawson

After a frosty start to Friday morning with lows in the 20s/30s, there is some warming in our future! Mornings will remain chilly, but afternoons will slowly reach the mid-60s on Saturday, then near 70° on Sunday. 70° is the average high temperature for Palm Springs. Cloud cover will increase through Saturday afternoon. An incoming

Insider Blog: The science behind fronts

January 10, 2024 2:25 PM Spencer Blum

Fronts are a meteorologist’s bread and butter. Essentially, a front is the boundary between two air masses. Remember that winds flow counterclockwise around low pressure. As a low pressure system forms, cold, dry air is brought in from the north, and warm, moist air moves in from the south. Ahead of a warm front, there

A chilly start to the weekend

January 12, 2024 5:47 AM Patrick Evans

Mornings lows are dipping well into the 30s this morning, and that has prompted widespread Frost Advisories around the region. An outbreak of cold air descending into the U.S. is affecting large swaths of the nation this morning. including the Coachella Valley. Over the next few days, high pressure will bring a modest warming trend

Wind subsides but colder temperatures return

January 11, 2024 3:25 PM Spencer Blum, Haley Clawson

We had quite a show of wind here in the valley last night and early this morning. Whitewater saw a gust of 80 MPH! Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs both saw gusts over 50 MPH as well. Thankfully, we are tracking much calmer conditions for the next few days. A Frost Advisory has once

Gusty winds prompt a First Alert Weather Alert through this morning

January 10, 2024 5:57 AM Patrick Evans, Haley Clawson, Spencer Blum

Gusty, potentially damaging winds continue this morning, prompting a First Alert Weather Alert until 10 a.m. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in place throughout the region from this afternoon through tomorrow morning. This includes a Wind Advisory for the Coachella Valley until 10 a.m. Gusts upwards of 70 MPH are possible. Take caution

A mild day ahead of windier conditions

January 9, 2024 4:14 PM Spencer Blum

A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Coachella Valley. It will go into effect at 7 PM Wednesday evening and will last through 10 AM the next day. Winds will be out of the west at 20 to 30 mph with a gust of up to 50mph possible. We are monitoring possible impacts on

Chilly conditions with us all week

January 9, 2024 5:43 AM Patrick Evans

This morning a Frost Advisory expired at 9 a.m. as cold air gripped the region. This has also resulted in a Freeze Warning for parts of the Inland Empire for Wednesday morning as well. A storm system to our North will continue funneling cooler air into California, bringing some rain and snow to areas of

Insider Blog: Much of the United States is bracing for impacts from a large winter storm

January 8, 2024 11:45 PM Spencer Blum

A large winter storm is impacting just about every state east of the Rocky Mountains. The map below highlights active watches, warnings and advisories for the nation. The bright red in the plains represents a blizzard warning, the yellow hugging the Gulf Coast represents a tornado watch, and the tan color from Texas to Massachusetts

A chilly start to the week

January 8, 2024 3:51 PM Spencer Blum

A Frost Advisory is in place for the Coachella Valley. It will be in effect from 1 AM to 9 AM Tuesday morning. Temperatures will be in the mid to low 30s, so it’s a good idea to bring in sensitive plants and to delay tee times for tomorrow morning. It is also very dry