We enjoyed a very pleasant weekend here in the Coachella Valley! Today, temperatures were slightly warmer, and we will continue to gradually warm up into tomorrow. Dry air continues to dominate the Southern California region this afternoon. Dew point temperatures for this evening will be in the 40s. As we get into tomorrow morning, those
Continue ReadingOver the weekend we saw below average temps and comfortable dew points. We start Monday with similar conditions on tap! Monsoonal flow continues well to our East. We might see a little additional humidity late this week, but presently that moisture is hovering over Arizona and New Mexico. Highs today will come in slightly below
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Dry air continues to dominate over Southern California, allowing us to hold on to the desert-like weather we know and love. Temperatures are yet again very comfortable and below average. Thankfully, the winds have calmed down for today and are no longer a part of the weather story. As a result, the Air Quality Alert
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Coachella Valley residents were treated to another round of superb weather on Saturday. Palm Springs reached 102°F yesterday. Temperatures in Thermal even reached a record low of 57°F! The pleasant weather continues as we round out the weekend. High temperatures across the valley will remain well below our seasonal average. Dry air continues to linger
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This evening will see another round of breezy to gusty conditions throughout the valley. Thankfully, the winds will be a bit calmer than what we experienced last night. As a result of the elevated winds, an Air Quality Alert is in place for the Coachella Valley through 10 AM Sunday morning. The winds are playing
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As of the latest update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Hone is just off the coast of Hawaii. Maximum sustained winds are sitting at roughly 65 MPH and a fairly weak central pressure of 1000mb. A Tropical Storm Warning is currently in place for the island of Hawaii and the waters surrounding the
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The incredible weather we’ve been experiencing across the Coachella Valley will continue into this weekend. Yesterday, we saw a high of 103°F in Palm Springs; similar below-average temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday, too! The temperatures aren’t the only good news, though. We’re staying dry in the desert – a well-deserved break from the humidity
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“Heat season” is May through September, or when heat risk is high and cooling demand is elevated. Heat season outages accounted for nearly half of all weather-related outages during the analyzed period. It’s important to point out that this study focuses on major outages that affect at least 50,000 customers or interrupt service of 300+
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Today has seen phenomenal weather in the Coachella Valley. Given the fact it’s still August, tonight is as great of a football forecast as you could ask for. Shadow Hills will face off against Indio High at 7:00 PM with temperatures only in the upper 90s. Temperatures will fall down into the upper 80s by
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Expect well below average highs through the weekend as an area of low pressure drops in from Northern California. Dew points are quite low as well, meaning fire danger is up. Red flag warnings are posted for most of Nevada and other areas North of the Coachella Valley. Wildfire danger will remain higher than normal
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The wet bulb globe temperature, or WBGT, is a fairly obscure meteorological measurement specially used to determine how safe it is for people to do activities outdoors. It is commonly used by schools and outdoor workers. It is calculated by taking measurements with three different types of thermometers: the wet bulb, the dry bulb, and
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It is another very comfortable day here in the valley with seasonable temperatures and drier conditions. In a bit of a change-up, this evening will see a boost to our winds with breezy to gusty conditions being felt all around. As usual, the strongest winds will be along the I-10 corridor, closest to the San
Continue ReadingAn incredible stretch of below average temps on the way! Highs today will be cooler, in the 106 range with some gusty evening winds expected. An vigorous area of low pressure dropping in from the North will bring lower temps and drier conditions through early next week. The lower dew points and gusty winds will
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Today is noticeably cooler thanks to an overnight/early morning influx of monsoonal moisture. As we moved through the day, some drying has occurred with dew points in the 50s and 60s as of 4 PM. This is the beginning of a days-long cooling trend here in the Coachella Valley. When looking at the weather pattern,
Continue ReadingMonsoon moisture returns to the Valley, surging in from the southeast this morning. Already dew points are way up in East Valley locations. Humid conditions will prevail throughout the day. By tomorrow, a strong Pacific Northwest trough develops and will bring drier, cooler conditions to all of the Western U.S. It will also mean some
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Enjoy the drier air that’s here now because we’re about to get a big surge of monsoonal moisture that will create a very muggy start to our Wednesday morning. Dew point temperatures will quickly climb into the 60s and 70s around the Coachella Valley through the early morning hours. It’ll stay sticky through the day
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Significant heat today, with areas around the Coachella Valley under an Excessive Heat Warning through this evening. Highs will continue in the one-teens today, before starting to drop tomorrow as we see an influx of monsoonal moisture from the south. That monsoonal influx will last for about 24 hours, then a trough of low pressure
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The heat is on! Today is already hotter than yesterday and thanks to the ridge of high pressure to our east, we’ll add to the heat on Tuesday. This setup is also helping to steer in monsoonal moisture into Southern California, bringing our dew points into the 50s and 60s. Skies will be clear for
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A little heat and a touch of humidity to begin the week, as monsoonal moisture makes a return through midweek. The moisture lingers through Wednesday, then a strong trough moves through Thursday, bringing cooler and drier conditions. Today, we continue to monitor an Excessive Heat Warning in Imperial County and the eastern portion of Riverside
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Winds this evening are going to be a bit weaker than last night. However, the direction of the winds, coming from the San Gorgonio Pass, will help to dry us out throughout the evening. The extra moisture in the valley today is keeping temperatures very mild and comfortable, with highs mostly below 105°F. Temperatures tomorrow
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