Perfect MLK Day Weather, Cooling Trend Briefly Arrives Late Week
EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: A 4.9 magnitude quake shook the valley about 12 miles NNE of Indio. Most of the Coachella Valley experienced several seconds of moderate shaking. As of 11:30pm Monday, we're seen 7 aftershocks at or over 2.5 in magnitude. Dozens more associated with this event below 2.0.
Fantastic weather on this extended 3-day weekend, including today--MLK Jr Day with highs around the valley reaching upper 70s and some low 80s. This evening looks mostly clear and fairly mild across the Coachella Valley, with above-average high and low temperatures.
Highs stay warmer than normal, through mid-week, though temperatures will gradually begin dipping as weak offshore flow transitions to more onshore influence. A cooling trend becomes more noticeable late week as a low pressure system moves in, dropping daytime highs closer to near normal. This low pressure brings a chance for low clouds, fog, and a thicker marine layer along the coast and west of the mountains. That system also brings a very small, 10-20% chance of showers late week--but most of this activity, if any, should stay in the mountains and primarily west of the valley.
A lot of eyes on The American Express PGA golf tournament kicking off Thursday in La Quinta. Weather should be fantastic, close to seasonal and sunny. Old Dominion and OneRepublic take the stage Friday and Saturday, temps shouldn't be too cold, but I'd still grab a light jacket.
By the weekend and into next week, we look drier with another warming trend to upper 70s and low 80s under rebuilding high pressure. We'll likely be pushing near 80 degrees again by Thursday of next week.
