Monday’s mostly clear skies should be ideal for viewing of the total solar eclipse. Since Southern California is not in the path of totality, expect a maximum view around 11:12 a.m. with the lower half of the sun hidden. As the day continues and we regain a full view of the sun, we’ll also see
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A seasonably cool weekend continues with daytime high temperatures reaching into the mid 70s. A troughing pattern increases onshore flow for Sunday, which means breezy westerly winds by the evening. Those winds will begin to shift directions on Monday to establish an offshore flow. As low pressure continues to move east, high pressure will build,
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A First Alert Weather Alert remains has been allowed to expire as winds begin to calm here on the valley floor. We have already felt some strong gusts. Whitewater is taking the lead with a gust of 65 MPH. Thermal and Desert Hot Springs both have seen wind gusts exceeding 50 MPH while Palm Springs
Continue Reading A First Alert Weather Alert will be in place Thursday afternoon through Friday morning for gusty west winds that may impact your week. A trough of low pressure will move down the West Coast Thursday, strengthening onshore flow and resulting in gusty west winds around the mountains and desert. Both a High Wind Warning and
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Today will be mild and warm with highs approaching 90 degrees. An approaching trough of low pressure will bring gusty winds starting tomorrow and lasting into Friday morning, with winds gusting to 35-45 m.p.h. for the Coachella Valley. Wind advisories and high wind warnings are already up in areas from the high desert into Nevada.
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We are currently in a brief warming trend. Today is warmer than yesterday with temperatures back in the 80s and tomorrow looks to be a bit warmer than today. Another low pressure system will impact California this week. As it moves south, our onshore flow will strengthen. This will usher in windy conditions beginning Thursday.
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Highs start to climb as we move toward midweek. After a cool wet weekend, conditions improve significantly today, but the cool weather returns on Thursday. Today, high pressure will dominate the scenario. That’s true through tomorrow into Thursday before a quick-moving trough heads in our direction late Thursday evening. The trough will bring wind and
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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
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A late-season storm dropped a bit of rain and snow over the weekend, and there are still spotty showers in the high desert, and snow showers in the higher elevations of our mountain communities. The low that brought the precipitation is gradually moving East and will exit the region by this afternoon. Expect partly sunny
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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
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A front moves through later today, enhancing winds around the region for this afternoon and evening. A Wind Advisory is in place North of the Coachella valley from this afternoon through 1 a.m. tomorrow. That front is a prelude to a bigger storm system moving in Saturday, which will tap into an Atmospheric River of
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While our winds have calmed down today, it’s a short-lived reprieve. Onshore flow will pick up again tomorrow causing breezy to gusty conditions to return to the valley. Gusts in excess of 30 MPH are possible. We are issuing a First Alert Weather Alert for this weekend as an area of low pressure will bring
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Expect sunny and mild conditions through tomorrow, but changes arrive late Friday into the weekend. A storm developing to our North will bring in breezy conditions and a good chance of rain by Saturday, with showers possible. That “cold-core” low will also bring some snow to our local mountains Saturday into Sunday as temperatures wrapping
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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
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The weather pattern hasn’t changed too much since yesterday. There is still a very large area of low pressure dominating much of the nation. This is bringing us our cooler temperatures, but gradual warming will continue through Thursday as high pressure builds over Southern California. It will remain breezy to gusty at times throughout the
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It was a windy weekend here in the Coachella Valley. While the strongest winds have passed, it still remains breezy to gusty at times this evening for many folks in the valley. Looking out toward tomorrow, we will begin to see some high-pressure building. This will provide a brief boost to our temperature for midweek.
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A vigorous cold front moved through over the weekend with gusty winds and spotty showers. In its wake, cooler than normal temps will linger most of the week. There’s still a weak trough up north so we’ll continue to see breezy conditions through most of the week, Wind Advisories for the Coachella Valley expired last
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The First Alert Weather Team has been tracking passing showers, scattered thunderstorms, and heavy mountain snow surrounding the region. Locally, strong winds remain the primary impact for most valley cities. A First Alert Weather Alert remains through Sunday night as gusty, potentially damaging winds continue. Here are some of the strongest winds we’ve seen in
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An approaching storm system will impact all of California with gusty winds, rain, and snow in the mountains prompting a number of watches, warnings and advisories. That storm and cold front will mean very windy conditions both tomorrow and Sunday. A First Alert Weather Alert will be in place from Saturday through Sunday evening in
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A First Alert Weather Alert is being issued for this weekend as gusty winds may impact weekend plans. An area of low pressure will move down the west coast over the next few days. This will increase onshore flow in Southern California and cause the windy conditions this weekend. More clouds will also fill our
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