High pressure continues it’s iron grip across the Western U.S. keeping temps well above average into the weekend. These warmer-than-normal temps are contributing to mild temps here, but also contributing to heavier-than-normal rainfall in the Pacific Northwest. An atmospheric river of moisture brought heavy rain and flooding across the Seattle area, and will do so
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We are continuing to track very warm weather this week. A large and persistent ridge of high pressure has settled itself over much of the western US. This ridge has pushed the jet stream far to the north. This is keeping all the active weather up into the Pacific Northwest, leaving benign, dry, and warm
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High pressure across the Western U.S. will keep temps 10 – 15 degrees above average through the week. Due to warm conditions and a northerly airflow, the S.C.A.Q.M.D. has issued a Mandatory No-Burn day throughout the region, including portions of the Coachella Valley. No wood burning today. Expect a comfortable day with highs in the
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We are tracking a warm week here in the Coachella Valley! There is an abundance of high pressure over much of the West Coast, with the exception of the Pacific Northwest. The high pressure has pushed the jet stream to the north. This is funneling systems into the PNW and away from Southern California. The
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High pressure building across the Western U.S. will result in daytime highs about 15 degrees above average (70). Those warmer temps will last throughout the week and into next weekend. Highs today will be in the lower 80s, then we see higher temps by midweek. Throughout week, we’ll enjoy sunny conditions, with overnight lows still
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – We’ve had some incredible weather in the Coachella Valley over the past week with mild conditions and sunny skies! We’ll continue our warming trend this week, with 80s through next weekend. Monday should bring 80s back to the valley, with low 80s expected for most spots. By the time Tuesday
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Good morning. It’s a cool and clear start to the end of the weekend. Highs will continue to warm bit by bit with every day as a steady warming trend settles in. It will be dry and calm today as afternoon high temperatures rise to the mid to upper 70s. Looking ahead, we are expecting
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – It’s a busy weekend here in the Coachella Valley. Preparations for the Festival of Lights Parade in Palm Springs are well underway, and we’ve got a great view from our PMR camera in downtown! It’s been a gorgeous day in the valley today so far. Here’s a look at conditions
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A warm and quiet stretch is ahead for the Coachella Valley as high pressure strengthens over the region through the weekend and into next week. Evening temperatures will still be chilly, but should moderate a bit, climbing out of the upper 40s at least. Tons of activities going on across the valley this weekend, so
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High pressure building in as the Jetstream pushes up northward, allowing us to warm up for the weekend an beyond. Temps continue to increase through most of next week, with highs in the lower and middle 80s. Expect dry conditions to persist through next week. Highs will remain quite comfortable and well above average, with
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It’s a cool and very mild Thursday here in the Coachella Valley. High temperatures are in the low 70s today. There are still some lingering offshore winds through the end of the week. However, they are overall quite light. Starting tomorrow, high pressure will begin to move into the region. This will bring a prolonged
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High pressure over the Great Basin is still pushing in some light Santa Ana winds, but windspeeds are down from yesterday’s peak. We’ll continue to see sunny and seasonal conditions through this afternoon. A Wind Advisory remains in place for areas closer to the coast until 3 this afternoon. Highs today will span the very
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Good evening. It is cool and breezy today here on the valley floor as an offshore wind/Santa Ana wind setup takes hold. Highs are only in the low 70s today, partly thanks to the winds. Low pressure will dip down over our area tomorrow, causing highs to reach their lowest point of the week. The
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High pressure across the Great Basin will keep temps near seasonal norms, in the lower 70s, but warmer weather is on the way. Offshore winds will bring breezy conditions to the Valley, with stronger winds in L.A. and Ventura counties. The ridge of high pressure will remain in place through tomorrow, keeping temps cool with
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We are tracking another great day here locally! This afternoon has notably more upper-level clouds than yesterday. This upper-level moisture is being pushed south into our area and will clear out later tonight. Highs today are near the average of 72°F, the air is dry, and winds are calm. Tomorrow will see a return to
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The Jetstream is dropping just a bit, allowing some modest cooling through Thursday before we warm back up this weekend. This will bring snow to the Rockies, and highs in the very low 70s across Southern California. A number of frost and freeze warnings were posted overnight, and will likely be reposted for tonight. Highs
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Good evening, it’s a gorgeous start to the week here in Southern California! Highs locally are fairly close to the seasonal average, if not slightly above. Regionally, we are tracking some offshore/Santa Ana winds. These winds are relatively mild for most areas. The main exception is for mountain passes. Thus, expect some breezy conditions through
Continue ReadingHighs around the desert will hover at or below our seasonal norms throughout the week as we begin December. Some offshore “Santa Ana” winds will arrive. There are wind advisories out toward the coast, along with some freeze watches for the high desert, and an air quality alert through the I.E. and local mountains marking
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THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – As millions head home from their Thanksgiving destinations today, we’re enjoying some fantastic weather in the desert. Over the next week, we’re seeing some very seasonal conditions in the Coachella Valley. It’s been quiet in our region, but across the nation, significant weather has been impacting the East Coast. It
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Good morning. It’s another beautiful day here in the Coachella Valley! We should expect mostly clear skies, especially in the morning hours. Highs will rise to the mid-70s today, a few degrees above the seasonal average, but overall extremely comfortable and mild. Today will be a big day for travel. Thankfully, travel conditions around the
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