Local Forecast

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s been a warm holiday weekend in the Coachella Valley! Temperatures over the past few days have been just a touch below average. For Memorial Day, we expect triple digits, just a hair above seasonal normals. Here’s a look at the winds we’ll experience tonight and tomorrow evening. They are

It’s a fantastic weekend here in the Coachella Valley. Temperatures have been on the way, yet comfortable side, hovering in the low triple digits. Today will be much of the same. However, we are still tracking some lingering winds this weekend. This evening may still see some lingering breezy to gusty conditions. The same will

Mild and gusty to start your Memorial Day weekend across the Coachella Valley. Daytime highs dip a few degrees today, back to seasonal levels in the upper 90s across most the Coachella Valley.  A Wind Advisory is in place for gusty west winds will pick in the afternoon and evening through this weekend with the

A minor cooling trend will continue into Memorial Day weekend across the lower deserts as a trough sets up over the region. Gusty winds will be a key feature–especially in the mountains, deserts and the Coachella Valley, especially through Saturday, with widespread gusts 25-40mph possible. We’ll see the strongest winds through the San Gorgonio Pass,

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Happy Friday! Highs remain in the triple digits, but we’re in the midst of a subtle cooling trend after the peak heat we saw Wednesday and Thursday. We’re expecting to see a slight uptick in our winds in the afternoons and evenings through Memorial Day. A couple of wind-related advisories

It’s another warm one here in the valley. Highs today are very similar to yesterday, hovering about 10 degrees above the seasonal average. Winds have been on the mild side today, but may pick up a tad as we head into the evening hours. Temperatures will fall slightly in the days ahead, but will stay

We are feeling the heat in the Coachella Valley this week! Even though we’re roughly 10° above the seasonal average, we aren’t tracking any heat-related advisories. Thanks to the ridge of high pressure, there is an abundance of dry air throughout the atmosphere. This is helping contribute to our clear, blue skies. Winds this evening

It’s another warm one outside. Temperatures today have again surpassed 100°F. Thankfully, skies are clear and winds are calm. Temperatures will continue to warm in the days ahead, peaking on Wednesday and Thursday. This is all thanks to high pressure building in and dominating Southern California. While there are no active weather advisories for the

Happy Monday! It is a warm start to the week with temperatures climbing to the upper 90s and low 100s. Thanks to an area of high pressure building over southern California, there is an abundance of dry air moving into the region. This is helping keep our skies nice and clear to start the workweek.

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – While not as dusty and gusty as Saturday, we’re still contending with lingering breezes this evening. Expect calmer and significantly warmer weather in the days ahead, though. A new Air Quality Alert has been issued for the Coachella Valley. It will be in effect 4:00 p.m. this afternoon through 1:00

Good morning! It’s a mild and beautiful day today. While the winds are mostly on the calmer side this morning, it will be breezy to gusty again later this evening. We also still remain under an Air Quality Alert through 9:00 AM this morning as we track the risk for blowing dust and sand. This

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Gusty winds are continuing for the Coachella Valley through this evening. An Air Quality Alert for the Coachella Valley remains in place through 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Winds remain elevated this evening. Some breezy conditions linger on Sunday, but expect it to be calmer than today. Highs are still slightly below

Temperatures have continued to warm today back into the lower 90s. We are exactly where we should be for this time of year! Day time highs climbed to 94 degrees Thursday, which is seasonal. Expect the same Friday. Clear skies made for a beautiful Villagefest & Concerts in the Park evening. Even though our winds