While we continue to enjoy temperatures 5-10° above normal for this time of year and dry conditions, changes are brewing. Looking ahead with data from the Climate Prediction Center, the desert southwest is expected to get a heavy dose of moisture. Two different storm systems are expected to move inland over the next week. We’ll
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Warmer-than-average conditions are expected to continue this weekend due to a ridge of high pressure. Temperatures will reach above the seasonal average (69°) this weekend; some valley cities may even see temperatures in the low 80s! Upper level clouds will continue to stream in from the west through Sunday as two back-to back storm systems
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It’s been a warmer-than-normal December so far, and a ridge of high pressure will keep the warm streak going for the weekend, with high temperatures in the upper 70s and even low 80s for some. An average high for Palm Springs this time of year is 69°. The first system of the week will move
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We’re heading into the weekend with high pressure soaring above us which will keep temps above normal until next, with clouds slowly moving in. A warm air mass over the Western States will allow daytime highs to reach nearly 80 degrees over the weekend. By midweek, that ridge begins to break down, and a trough
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The peak of the Geminid meteor shower continues tonight! The lack of moonlight will still create an ideal setup to see what’s one of the best astronomy events of the year, but more clouds will be drifting overhead tonight in comparison to last night. Cloud cover will increase ahead of and into the weekend as
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We hit 75 degrees yesterday and will be close to that number again today. High pressure will be the dominant feature through the weekend, but a large trough is developing for early next week. Tonight will be clear and cool, and a good night to watch the peaking Geminid Meteor Shower, which could produce 60+
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Winds will be fairly calm throughout the valley this evening, with light breezes across the board. The general wind pattern remains offshore. The Geminid meteor shower will be peaking Wednesday and Thursday. Under ideal conditions, up to 60 meteors might be seen per hour, if not more! The best chance to see some shooting stars
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Morning lows once again dipped deep into the 40s and even some 30s. A weak area of low pressure is moving out of Nevada and slowly into the Four Corners States, but the cool air circulating around that low is still influencing our temps today. Highs today again will remain in the lower 70s, with
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An area of low pressure will move through the Great Basin region on Wednesday. This will allow high pressure to start building again in Southern California, leading to yet another shift in our winds. An offshore pattern will dominate the second half of this week. If you don’t like early sunsets, you’re in luck. As
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Again, morning lows are dipping deep into the 40s across the valley. Fairly quiet conditions will keep things calm and pleasant through the rest of the week. The air mass in place will remain over the Western U.S. with only minor changes into the weekend, with slightly warmer daytime highs by Friday. Lows will hover
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A trough of low pressure is moving through the northern tier of the country. The southern extent of this system is reaching down into California. This is why our wind pattern has shifted back to onshore today. While we are currently experiencing some onshore flow, it is fairly weak and our moisture levels still remain
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This morning, overnight lows are dipping in the 30s and 40s around the Valley, so grab your jacket on the way out the door. After a weekend of offshore winds and high fire danger, winds are gradually turning back onshore, which has alleviated the fire danger a bit this morning. We are also still under
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It remains dangerously dry throughout Southern California today. Dew points across the valley are predominantly in the teens, with relative humidity values not far behind. Take caution as these are highly favorable conditions for fires. While it still remains quite dry at the surface, it is a different story higher up in the atmosphere. Upper-level
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While winds have calmed overnight on the valley floor, areas west of the valley will remain under Wind Advisories until 3 p.m. Sustained winds could reach between 20 to 30 mph with peak gusts at 40-55 mph near Riverside County and San Bernardino County mountains and the San Gorgonio Pass. As winds weaken this afternoon,
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This year saw a total of 20 named storms in the Atlantic basin. Of which, 7 became hurricanes and 3 became major hurricanes. The total number of storms is slightly above average, however, the number of hurricanes and major hurricanes exactly matched the 30-year average. Three Atlantic storms made landfall in the United States. These were
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Santa Ana Winds, which will elevate dry conditions this weekend, are expected to strengthen this morning. The National Weather Service has issued Wind Advisories from San Bernardino County south into Imperial County with sustained gusts that could reach 35-50 MPH and isolated gusts near 60 mph in wind prone areas like the San Gorgonio Pass. The
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Wind Advisories have been issued from San Bernardino County south into Imperial County. They each start/expire at different times but are related to a Santa Ana wind event that will kickstart the weekend. These offshore winds will favor areas outside of the Coachella Valley, but gusts in the low desert are still expected to reach
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The Valley proper is not under a Wind Advisory, but those advisories surround us, along with a Fire Weather Watch (precursor to a Red Flag Warning) is up for the Inland Empire. Winds remain gusty in areas, so much so that Gene Autry Trail is closed through the Whitewater Wash due to blowing sand and
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It is quite comfortable outside today! However, temperatures are still above average for this time of year. A Wind Advisory is in effect for many areas around the Coachella Valley. This includes areas to our west and south, as well as Desert Hot Springs and the pass. Use caution while traveling through the pass and
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