The time has come… tens of thousands of people are flocking to the Coachella Valley for weekend one of Coachella! They are being greeted by near-record highs, blue skies, calm winds, and dry weather. Thanks to a persistent ridge of high pressure building over the Southwest, temperatures will only continue to rise into tomorrow. A
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High pressure remains the dominant feature on our forecast map, and it’s pushing temps into record range later this afternoon. Heat is expected to peak today and tomorrow, running in the lower 100s for both days. Records both today and tomorrow are relatively low numbers, so they are within reach. The forecast cools a bit
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We are continuing to warm up here in the Coachella Valley. A ride of high pressure is building day by day, giving us calm winds, dry weather, clear skies, and, of course, above-average temperatures. Temperatures will continue to build over the coming days, peaking on Friday in the low triple digits. Today, highs are nearing
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Colorado State University has released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic Basin hurricane season. They are forecasting another more active than usual season for the Atlantic Basin. According to their report, they predict 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 17 major hurricanes (category 3 or higher). This compares to the average of 14 named storms,
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Highs have been steadily rising since the weekend, and will peak over the next couple of days in the lower 100s. High pressure remains the primary culprit creating the heatwave. The heatwave has spread to most of the Western states, and as far north at Oregon. We will top out very close to 100 later
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It’s nice and warm here in the valley today. Aside from calm winds and warmer-than-usual temperatures, we are also tracking fairly dry conditions. This is evident by the clear skies all across the Southland. Thanks to high pressure moving into the region, skies will remain quite clear for the foreseeable future. Here’s a look at
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Triple digits are about a day away as high pressure continues to spread across the Western U.S. The heat will run about 10 degrees above average today, increasing through Friday before dropping back into the 90s. Heat spreads cross the Desert Southwest as high pressure controls the entire region. After brief few days of lower
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It’s warming up here in the Coachella Valley. We’re already seeing temperatures above the seasonal average and we will only continue to warm up over the coming days. We topped off in the low 90s today! Skies are clear and conditions are dry. That is all due to high pressure building over Southern California. Thankfully,
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High pressure is pushing it’s way into the region, elevating temps into the lower 100s by midweek. Today, we expect those temps in the lower 90s, about 8 degrees above normal. This evening, expect a few areas of breeziness as we approach sundown, but winds are generally expected to be light this week. Highs climb
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been another gorgeous weekend in the valley as the winds departed and warmer temperatures took its place. We’re continuing to warm up in the Coachella Valley this week as high pressure builds and our warming trend continues! As A Minecraft Movie takes the box office by storm, maybe you’re
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Good morning! It’s a bit chilly to start the day today, however, we will warm up comfortably as we head into the afternoon. We will see some above-average temperatures this afternoon with highs pushing the lower 90s. If you are heading out to the pool today, be sure to drink plenty of water and wear
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Overall, it’s been a gorgeous day in the valley as temperatures continue to rebound towards seasonal averages. As we continue through the weekend and into next week, we should be seeing highs well above average in the near future – a great change for those who love the heat! It
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It’s warming up here in the Coachella Valley. The persistent area of low pressure that brought us winds and cooler temperatures earlier this week is slowly moving off to the east. This has shifted our winds to be out of the north. As a result, it’s a tad bit breezy this evening. Temperatures are warmer
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Highs will start to climb as we head into the weekend. Today we will remain slightly below average as the Jetstream hasn’t yet moved farther north, but it will and that means warmer temps. This afternoon, highs will reach the lower 80s, just a couple of degrees below average. Expect fairly light winds, especially in
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Enjoy these cooler-than-usual temperatures while they last, because big changes are on the way! The Coachella Valley is experiencing highs about 10 degrees below normal today, thanks to a dominant low-pressure system hanging over the western U.S. But that cool influence won’t stick around much longer. For comparison, we should be about 84 degrees this
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It’s another day of some fantastic temperatures here in the Coachella Valley. Highs today are roughly 10 degrees below the seasonal average. This is thanks to the large and persistent area of low pressure across the western US. The system will slowly start to weaken its grip on us starting tomorrow. This will allow warmer
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Highs today will remain about ten degrees below average in the wake of an area of low pressure that is now circulating over the Four Corners states. Gusty winds have given way to calmer conditions. Temps are relatively cool today but a warming trend is on the way. Today, expect highs in the lower and
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A few lingering breezes across the Coachella Valley, but the strongest winds are now behind us as we continue to see gusts decreasing and calmer weather on the horizon. Temperatures are well below average as cooler air lingers in the area. This is all a result of the large area of low pressure dominating the
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It’s no secret that temperatures across the world are only continuing to warm. One of the most fundamental rules of atmospheric science tells us that warmer air can hold more moisture. In fact, for every degree Fahrenheit of warming, the atmosphere can hold 4% more moisture. Almost every part of the country has seen an
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Wind speeds eased a great deal overnight, so this morning is much calmer after nearly a week of gusty winds. Low pressure is moving out of the region, and high pressure will move in. An Air Quality Alert remains in place through noon, but so far this morning, AQI is in the “Good” range across
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