December 1st marks the first day of meteorological winter! It’s a mild start to the season, with high temperatures just below average for the date. The trough of low pressure that brought rain and snow to our mountains Thursday is continuing its trek east. In its place is a ridge of high pressure that will
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After a cloudy conclusion to November, December begins with cooler than normal conditions, however that changes quickly. Today, highs will hover in the upper 60s. The cool air mass in place over the Western U.S. will gradually move inland as high pressure builds in and start to slowly warm us up. That ridge of high
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November 2023 was a fairly comfortable month. The highest temperature of the month was 91 degrees and occurred on Sunday, November 5th. The coolest temperature was 48 degrees and was recorded on the morning of November 29th. Two days had temperatures equal to the average and there was an equal number of days with both
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Showers continue around Southern California this afternoon, especially in the inland empire and our local mountains. While little to no precipitation is forecast for the Coachella Valley, some showers could move into the desert later on this evening around 5PM. The trough of low pressure impacting California will continue to move across the state today.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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