Haley Clawson

The first 100° day of the year has been recorded! High temperatures more than 10° above average were felt in Palm Springs again this afternoon, reaching the century mark at 1:59 p.m. This taste of summer is short-lived, with 80s returning by midweek. Breezy conditions can be expected Monday evening, especially along I-10, but the

Heading to the festival grounds this afternoon? Prepare for the heat by bringing hats, sunglasses, SPF, and a reusable water bottle! For the first time in 2024, temperatures could reach triple digits this afternoon. The above-average heat won’t last, though. A trough of low pressure arriving Wednesday will cool temperatures into the 80s. A big

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the San Gorgonio Pass until early Saturday morning. Within the advised area, gusts could exceed 60 MPH. Use extra caution while driving, as blowing sand and dust can reduce visibility on roadways. Wind gusts of 30-35 MPH are expected around the rest of the Coachella Valley. If you’re

The clouds that have been with us throughout the morning are clearing to the east this afternoon. Despite the clouds, temperatures were still able to warm into the 90s, about 5° above average. Breezy to gusty conditions will be felt this evening, mainly along I-10. The strongest gusts will remain closer to the San Gorgonio

High temperatures climbed into the upper-90s this afternoon, more than 10° above average for the date. Each evening this week will feel a breezy west wind, with gusts generally 20-25 MPH. Isolated stronger gusts are possible closer to the San Gorgonio Pass. Partly cloudy skies join on Thursday, but temperatures will remain in the 90s

Onshore flow will strengthen Friday afternoon, bringing 20-30 MPH gusts to the desert. The strongest winds arrive Saturday, with gusts exceeding 30 MPH, and blowing dust is likely. As the low-pressure system moves down the coast, wet weather will arrive in Southern California by Saturday. Rain chances in the Coachella Valley are minimal at this

The 90s are here! Highs are running ~10° above average, but we’re staying away from record temperatures. The ridge of high pressure over Southern California will bring the heat for the remainder of this workweek. As a low-pressure system moves to the south on Friday, wind speeds will strengthen through the afternoon. Continued strengthening is

A building ridge of high pressure over Southern California is bringing the heat this week! While we’re not tracking records, the First Alert Weather Team is tracking the arrival of temperatures in the 90s for the first time in 2024. The 90s will grace the desert through the workweek before a trough of low pressure

A passing trough of low pressure is bringing the wind today! The gusty offshore winds we are currently experiencing will follow us through the evening, tapering into Tuesday. Despite the wind, temperatures were still able to warm into the 80s this afternoon. Temperatures will climb into the 90s for the first time this year by

The weather system that brought rain and snow to the Easter weekend is headed east. In its place is a ridge of high pressure that will aid in a warming trend through the middle of the week. The next chance to talk about rain in the desert arrives at the end of this workweek. Another

The calm conditions we’ve been feeling this morning will flee this evening with a strengthening west wind. Prevent any damage to your property by closing down patio umbrellas and securing lightweight items. A trough of low pressure is moving down from the north and will continue to track along the West Coast ahead of the

Pleasant temperatures are with us this Tuesday, running below average for the date. A bump in the warmth will arrive Wednesday and Thursday as a ridge of high pressure sets up over the region. Enjoy the weakening winds and sunshine while it’s here. A strong low-pressure system will move down the West Coast ahead of

The gusty winds felt this morning have weakened, and it is now just breezy for Thursday night. As a result, air quality has improved across the Coachella Valley. Now, the focus shifts from wind to wet weather! A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains for elevations above

Warmer than yesterday, temperatures have climbed into the upper 70s and low 80s around the Coachella Valley this afternoon. We’ll cool into the mid-60s close to 9:00 p.m. with a continued cooling into the low-50s early Saturday morning. Subtle warming will continue into the weekend, with plenty of sunshine for all the events taking place

The area of low pressure to our west is helping steer clouds across Southern California. We saw a cloudy start to this Friday but more clouds will move into view Saturday. Despite the additional clouds, the ridge of high pressure will keep temperatures slightly above average for the weekend. A very limited chance for showers