A First Alert Weather Alert has been extended through Sunday evening due to potentially damaging gusty winds. We are monitoring both air quality and visibility concerns through the rest of this weekend. A Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning have been extended by the National Weather Service through 10 p.m. Sunday. Winds of 35-45 MPH
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in place as we track active weather making its way through Southern California! Rain overnight continues in areas around the Valley, with some embedded thunderstorms and snow in the higher elevations of the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains. A Flood Watch took effect for the Coachella Valley at
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A First Alert Weather Alert is in effect for Saturday in response to ongoing rain and snow. Low pressure off the coast is moving south. As it does so, tropical moisture is drawn in, increasing the amount of moisture in Southern California. This will be the most impactful winter storm we have experienced this season.
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It’s a First Alert Weather Alert Day. We’re tracking a low-pressure system that’s bringing strong west winds to the valley, along with snow to the surrounding higher elevations. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Coachella Valley and our surrounding mountain areas, including the San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. In addition, there’s a
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The First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Alert for incoming west winds bringing gusty conditions locally. ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: N. INDIAN CANYON AT THE WASH. Closed due to blowing sand and low visibility. pic.twitter.com/QXUiJIzZvR— City of Palm Springs (@CityofPS) November 28, 2022 The City of Palm Springs closed North Indian Canyon
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains through midnight tonight as tropical moisture moves through Southern California. KESQ Kay continues to become disorganized, now just a remnant low off the coast, still sending bands of scattered showers across the region. Read the final advisory on this storm from the National Hurricane Center here. KESQ A Flood
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Just a short drive south of Palm Springs, you’ll find California’s largest lake. The drive along the circumference of the Salton Sea reveals surprising, majestic views unlike anything you’d expect to find in the desert. But for its impressive sights and size, the Salton Sea is not a household name, least of all in the
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It’s a strange phenomenon when the average Californian can tell you more about the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe or the dizzyingly good times at Lake Havasu than that state’s largest lake. And in cases where they have heard of it, you would likely get complaints about the smell or the dead fish. The Salton
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Along the dusty shoreline of the Salton Sea, you could blink and you’d miss it: the Ski Inn, the only bar around the east side of the lake for 40 miles. This neighborhood bar and restaurant in Bombay Beach is a local watering hole that’s been here for decades, an obscure Anthony Bourdain stop, wallpapered
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Update 3/25/23 11:30 a.m.North Indian Canyon through the wash has re-opened. Update 3/24/23 11:30 a.m.Araby Trail at the wash has re-opened.Indian Canyon still has water running across the roadway and will most likely be closed all day Friday. Update: 3/23/23 11:30 a.m. Gene Autry Trail is now open at the wash. East Vista Chino also
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The First Alert Weather Team had issued a First Alert Weather Alert from Friday afternoon through Sunday night due to another round of strong winds. By Monday morning, that First Alert Weather Alert has expired, making way for some cooler temperatures, for now. KESQ Here are the strongest winds we saw on Saturday. KESQ Expect
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Across the vast expanse of the Salton Sea, white gold can be found deep below the waters. The Salton Sea has been called “Lithium Valley” for good reason. “One of the single best locations, one of the largest geothermal reservoirs in the world is right at the Salton Sea,” Jonathan Weisgall, Vice President of Government
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The Coachella Valley Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign 3-2 on Sunday night at Toyota Arena in Ontario. With the victory, the Firebirds advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. It was all Ontario in the first period as Alex Turcotte and Tyler Madden scored to make it 2-0. It was the
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It was expected to be another difficult morning for commuters in and out of Palm Springs on Monday as all three Whitewater wash crossings were closed to traffic due to low visibility. Vista Chino was reopened to traffic as of 7:30 a.m. North Indian Canyon Drive and North Gene Autry Trail remained closed.Alternate routes in and out
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Shaking continued south of the Coachella Valley Monday morning as a moderate earthquake was centered south of the Salton Sea. The US Geological Survey reported a Magnitude 4.1 earthquake 11 miles Southeast of Ocotillo Wells at 5:17 a.m. It’s depth was reported as 7.45 miles. Weak shaking was reported by people in the Coachella Valley and as far
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An Air Quality Alert remains in effect until midnight as winds continue to stir up sand and dust. So far air quality remains in the “Good” or “Moderate” range this morning. The winds will remain breezy through midweek, with slightly cooler than normal conditions. This is enhancing fire danger across the Desert Southwest. Did you
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Updated Post: Congratulations to Indio-native Abi Carter who wins American Idol 2024! Original Post: Indio’s very own, Abi Carter is a star on the rise. Her impressive vocals winning over America, and garnering support throughout her hometown. On Sunday evening, fans throughout the Coachella Valley have the opportunity to cheer on Abi as she performs
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We continue to experience breezy to gusty conditions this evening. This has prompted the extension of the Air Quality Alert over the Coachella Valley. It is now in effect through all of Monday. As mentioned before, we continue to deal with evening winds. This evening has the potential to see gusts exceeding 30 MPH in
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Applications for the Nuestro Desierto California naturalist certification course are open. During the four-month certification course, students will learn, “…about ecology, geology, botany, zoology, climate change, traditional ecological knowledge, and environmental justice.” “It’s being part of this community where you get to have job opportunities, or learn about job opportunities in natural sciences and conservation.
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A 30-year old man was accused of driving his vehicle through multiple Palm Springs businesses Friday night – including Sunny Days and Destination PSP. According to the Palm Springs Police Department, the driver was booked on several charges for Hit and Run, Vandalism, and DUI. In a press release, PSPD says the incident first happened
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