All three Wash roads closed in Palm Springs

Update 2/18/26 10:30 a.m.

All three wash roadways are closed.

Palm Springs Police Department sent out alerts Wednesday that Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino are closed at the wash. Officials say the closures are due to low visibility as winds continue to pick up dust around the Coachella Valley.

This comes after Palm Springs police shut down North Indian Canyon Drive Tuesday due to flooding following recent storm activity. It remains closed at this time.

Original 2/17/26 4:45 a.m.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —Palm Springs police shut down North Indian Canyon Drive early Tuesday due to flooding following recent storm activity.

Officials say Gene Autry Trail and East Vista Chino remain open through the wash area for now.

Drivers are also being encouraged to use alternate routes including Ramon Road, Dinah Shore Drive and Highway 111.

Authorities are urging motorists to use caution and stay alert for changing road conditions as weather impacts continue across the region.

No injuries or additional closures have been reported at this time.