Patrick Evans
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Cooling with some scattered showers into the weekend
New Published November 12, 2026 6:01 AM Today we're expecting highs back in those middle 80s, but we cool off quickly into the weekend as a series of storms move into California. Storms developing off the Coast will bring in clouds by tonight, and gradually cool us off into the weekend. Heavier rain and higher tides will create coastal flooding and beach erosion over the next few days.
Warm & sunny Veterans Day, cooler with showers by the weekend
New Published November 11, 2026 6:00 AM Today we'll max out near the 90 degree mark on this Veterans Day, but cooler temps are already knocking on the door. That 89 degree reading will be 8 degrees above normal. By the weekend an approaching storm will bring cooler temps and some showers as well. The chance of showers for the Valley peaks on Saturday at 40%, so expect a few scattered showers, but not an all-day washout.
Warmer than normal through the week
Updated today at 6:02 AM Published November 9, 2026 5:59 AM Highs will be running 5-7 degrees above our seasonal norms through most of this week, with a cool-down slated for the weekend. Today, temps will top out in the midweek. Across most of the Western U.S. highs will remain a bit above normal as the Jetstream moves farther North this week.
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Tracking mild and breezy conditions this weekend
New Published November 6, 2026 6:00 AM High pressure over the Great Basin will keep us mostly sunny this weekend, with some gusty offshore winds, too. Highs will be at or slightly above our seasonal norm of 83, so expect a warm and comfortable weekend. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here.
Breezy with seasonable temps into the weekend
New Published November 5, 2026 5:55 AM Temps have been running slightly below normal much of the week, but as we head into the weekend we warm up a couple of degree. High pressure will be more prominent in our forecast through early next week. That puts temps close to our seasonal norms through the weekend. It promises to be a beautiful evening for Village Fest tonight with very comfortable temps. However it will cool off quickly, so grab a sweater on your way out the door.
Breezy with seasonable temps into the weekend
today at 6:18 AM Published November 5, 2026 5:55 AM Temps have been running slightly below normal much of the week, but as we head into the weekend we warm up a couple of degree. High pressure will be more prominent in our forecast through early next week. That puts temps close to our seasonal norms through the weekend. It promises to be a beautiful evening for Village Fest tonight with very comfortable temps. However it will cool off quickly, so grab a sweater on your way out the door.
Cool evenings, mild afternoons
New Published November 4, 2026 3:07 PM Comfortable conditions prevail across the Coachella Valley, with overnight lows still dipping into the 50s, while highs climb closer to the middle 80s. Cooler than normal temps have been the story this week, and that's still true until Friday. A series of weak storms passing through NorCal and the Pacific Northwest continue to keep temps a few degree shy of our seasonal normal of 84, while overnight lows tonight will mainly hover in the lower 60s.
Comfortable weather into the weekend
Updated today at 6:06 AM Published November 4, 2026 6:02 AM Temps will remain slightly below seasonal averages through the week. The weekend sees near normal conditions. A series of weak troughs rolling out of the Gulf of Alaska are working to tamp down temps and keep us comfortably below average for the next couple of days. Generally across the Western U.S. temps are cooler than normal. Highs this afternoon will hit 81, about 3 degrees below average, after only getting to 80 yesterday.
Cool, calm & comfortable
Updated today at 6:08 AM Published November 3, 2026 6:00 AM Relatively stable conditions prevail across the region with cooler than normal conditions lasting through the week. A series of weak troughs will pass through NorCal, keeping a cooling influence over all of the Western U.S. Highs today will hit the lower 80s, about 5 degrees below normal. No weather concerns today if you're heading to the polls or dropping off your ballot.
A few clouds linger, along with below average temps
New Published November 2, 2026 5:32 AM Highs today, and most of the week will remain in the lower 80s, a few degrees below average (85). A cool front moved through over the weekend, dropping some showers and keeping temps well below average until the weekend. Expect light breezes this afternoon, and that front to our East pulls farther away. By the weekend, temps rebound into the middle 80s, closer to seasonal norms into early next week.
Clouds lead to showers this weekend
Updated today at 6:12 AM Published October 30, 2026 6:03 AM Ghosts, goblins and scattered showers in our forecast as a front develops off the coast. Temps today will run in the lower 80s under mostly cloudy skies, with cooler temps this weekend. By Saturday evening, the chance of showers rises quickly, peaking overnight into Sunday morning, so there may be a few sprinkles as you're out hunting for candy in your neighborhood.
Scattered showers expected this weekend, along with the end of Daylight Saving Time
New Published October 29, 2026 5:58 AM We expect to see more in the way of clouds, and slightly cooler temps into the weekend. Showers will develop late Saturday, but the better chance of measurable precipitation is Sunday through midday. Highs today will be about 4 degrees below normal (87). Due to increased tide levels at the coast, so called "King Tides" have prompted a Coastal Flood Warning through this evening.
Increasing clouds, decreasing temps, and showers
Updated today at 6:14 AM Published October 28, 2026 6:09 AM We're cooling off, and the chance of rain is heating up as we head into the Halloween Weekend. Highs today will still be in the lower 80s, but below seasonal averages. Expect partly cloudy skies through the rest of the week as a weak storm system develops. Due to high "King" tides, a coastal flood warning remains in effect through tomorrow evening.
Gradual cooling with showers by the weekend
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Cooling through the week with some weekend showers
New Published October 26, 2026 6:00 AM Today highs will be near seasonal norms (88), but we cool off this week, and showers are likely by Sunday. A series of fronts moves through this week, bringing slightly cooler temps, and by the weekend we'll be down in the 70s. Article Topic Follows: News BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Cooler than normal into the weekend
New Published October 23, 2026 5:56 AM A cool front brought clouds and rain across SoCal, and behind that system we'll enjoy some great weekend weather! Highs will be running well below seasonal averages, today in particular. The front departing the region will leave comfortable conditions in it's wake all the way into next week. Highs peak early next week in the upper 80s, but drop back down into the lower 80s by midweek.
Partly cloudy skies linger into tomorrow
Updated today at 6:12 AM Published October 22, 2026 6:00 AM There are spotty showers around the region as an area of low pressure moves through. Highs will run near the 80 degree mark today and tomorrow, then warm up a bit for the weekend. There is a Wind Advisory in place for local mountains and the San Gorgonio Pass until later this evening. Into the weekend, we dry out nicely and warm into the middle 80s, still below our seasonal norms. Great fall weather for the weekend.
Clouds today with showers overnight
today at 6:23 AM Published October 21, 2026 5:56 AM A quick moving low pressure system will pass through SoCal tonight, bringing heavy rain to the coast, and showers to the Valley. Rain moves into coastal areas by later this afternoon, for us, the best chance of rain is after midnight and before 5 a.m. Thursday. Rainfall totals will be light for the Valley, likely less than a tenth of an inch. Highs today will be in the upper 80s, but temps drop sharply by tomorrow and Friday.
Seasonable today, showers likely early Thursday
New Published October 20, 2026 5:56 AM Temps are looking pleasant and near seasonal norms through today, slightly cooler tomorrow with some changes of showers by late Wednesday into Thursday. Expect a lot of sunshine through tomorrow afternoon, then as we head into the evening, partly cloudy skies emerge. A developing area of low pressure will be positioned right off the coast and move through in the overnight hours.
Mild week ahead, with a chance of showers midweek
Updated today at 6:10 AM Published October 19, 2026 5:59 AM Highs today will hit our seasonal norm of 90, making for a comfortable start to the work week. A developing area of low pressure is on the way for late Wednesday, bringing a small chance of showers or a thunderstorm as we head through Wednesday and early Thursday. That will bring a small chance of showers late Wednesday night, after 8 p.m. and may linger into Thursday before clearing out nicely Thursday afternoon.
Breezy & Warmer, Stronger Santa Ana’s West
New Published October 15, 2026 3:50 PM Gusty Santa Ana winds continue across Southern California through Saturday, with the Coachella Valley staying mild, with temperatures slightly below our seasonal average. The strongest winds are west of the valley near our mountain slopes and passes, with the most widespread winds expected Friday and occasionally breezy conditions here at home.
Gusty Santa Ana’s coupled with mild conditions
New Published October 15, 2026 11:07 AM Temps will be mild, slightly below our seasonal norms well into next week. Gusty Santa Ana winds will blow through SoCal into the weekend. The bulk of the strongest winds will be West of the Valley, but we are surrounded by High Wind Warnings to our West and Wind Advisories to the East. Expect moderately breezy conditions through Saturday. Temperatures remain pleasant through the weekend, just below our seasonal norms well into next week.
Mild with Santa Ana winds late week
New Published October 14, 2026 5:54 AM Temps remain well below our seasonal norms (92) through the weekend. That's courtesy of large trough of low pressure that lingers over the Four Corners states. Highs today will be about ten degrees below average! There's a high wind watch t our West and a wind advisory to our East as Santa Ana Winds build into the region Thursday and Friday. We will see some modestly gusty conditions but the strongest winds will be West of the Coachella Valley.
Cooler & breezy, gradual warming by the weekend
New Published October 13, 2026 5:52 AM Highs were a stunning 18 degrees below normal (93) yesterday, and today will only be modestly warmer. This marks a stunning cool-down from just last Thursday. Today expect temps to remain in the 70s, again nearly 15 degrees below normal. Anticipate some modestly breezy conditions, too, as Santa Ana Winds develop over the next couple of days. All this the result of a large area of low pressure that brings fall-like conditions to Western states.
Showers linger followed by gradual clearing
Updated today at 6:09 AM Published October 12, 2026 5:46 AM A few spotty showers remain around the region today, so you may need to use those windshield wipers, but only briefly. The chance of showers hovers near 20% for the rest of this afternoon. Highs will be subdued all week, in the 70s and 80s, thanks to a large area of low pressure, and a major shift in the Jetstream. Today, expect mid-70s for a comfortable daytime high.
First Alert Weather Alert Sunday as Tropical Storm Rachel moves in
Updated today at 6:07 AM Published October 9, 2026 6:00 AM After a day of record heat, we're expecting temps back in lower 100s this afternoon. Massive changes for the weekend as Tropical Storm Rachel arrives late Saturday, bringing rain, wind, and cooler temps. The most intense rain will arrive Sunday morning, but expect some showers late Saturday, and showers could linger into Tuesday as well. Rainfall totals are likely to be significant, approaching 0.75" to nearly an inch in some areas.
Heat today, tropical rain this weekend.
New Published October 8, 2026 6:00 AM The Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. Friday. Highs today will span the lower 100s again. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.
An Extreme Heat Warning for the Valley begins today
New Published October 7, 2026 5:56 AM An Extreme Heat Warning will go into effect at 10 this morning, lasting through Friday evening at 8 p.m. Highs are expected to climb some twelve degrees above normal (94), topping out near 106. The ridge of high pressure stays in place through Friday, then starts to collapse moving into the weekend. Significant changes arrive this weekend as the ridge weakens. Highs drop into the 90s Saturday.
Extreme Heat Watch posted for the Valley through Friday
New Published October 6, 2026 5:59 AM Highs will remain 8-12 degrees above our seasonal norms (95) through Friday, but a nice cool-down arrives this weekend. Because of this, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch has been posted for the Valley through Friday evening. This is in concert with the Extreme Heat Watch in Imperial County, and the Extreme Heat Warning for the Inland Empire and Coastal Cities.
Heating up this week
New Published October 5, 2026 5:45 AM By midweek, highs will be ten degrees above our seasonal norm (95) this week! An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for areas of the Inland Empire and Coastal Communities through Thursday evening. And Extreme Heat Watch has been posted for areas of Imperial County to our South through Thursday as well. Building high pressure, which began last week, will continue to dominate until the weekend.
Above average temps through the weekend
New Published October 2, 2026 6:58 AM Highs hit 100 degrees yesterday, some 4 degrees above our seasonal norm. Today will be practically identical. Highs to our West will soar well above normal, pushing close to record territory through the weekend and into next week; so much so that an Extreme Heat Warning is up through next week for coastal and inland areas of SoCal.
Triple digits continue into the weekend
Updated today at 6:02 AM Published October 1, 2026 6:00 AM Highs will run a bit above average into early next week. Today, expect a high of 100, and similar numbers through Sunday. High pressure across the Western states will keep conditions stable and warm through early next week with little variance expected. Dew points remain fairly low, so despite the warmer-than-normal conditions it still feels reasonably comfortable. Highs next week tick up by a couple of degrees.
Slight warming into the weekend
Updated today at 6:01 AM Published September 30, 2026 6:00 AM Highs today will hit 100, slightly above our seasonal norm of 97. Temps look remarkably consistent through the weekend and into next week, running between 99 and 101. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Tropical moisture moves out
New Published September 29, 2026 5:47 AM As Hurricane Polo came ashore in Baja, California parts of the Coachella got hit by a tropical thunderstorm, specifically over Indio Hills. Runoff from that storm has closed a portion of Dylan road, but the storm moved out quickly after putting on a spectacular lightning show. Polo will track inland across Northern Mexico and then into New Mexico by tomorrow as a tropical depression.
Humidity rises as the tropics heat up
Updated today at 6:07 AM Published September 25, 2026 6:00 AM Humidity will remain a bit higher today, thanks to an active tropical season in the Eastern Pacific. Today our dew points will be running mainly in the lower 60s. Temps look reasonably comfortable, just a degree or two above our seasonal average of 99. Tropical moisture is combining with outflow from Hurricane Polo to keep us more humid than normal through Tuesday of next week.
Slightly warmer into the weekend
Updated today at 6:09 AM Published September 24, 2026 6:01 AM Temps hit 103 yesterday, and we'll be similar this afternoon, some 4 degrees above normal Dew points are presently nicely in check, but could increase into the weekend because of a powerful hurricane, Polo, to our South. Hurricane Polo is tracking to Northwest very slowly, but it is an intense category 5 storm, packing winds of 160 m.p.h. It is expected to move closer to the Baja Peninsula over the weekend.
Seasonable temps as Autumn begins
New Published September 23, 2026 5:47 AM Winds have dropped nicely into single digits speeds, and we're enjoying mild temps. Today, highs will coming right at the century mark -- one degree above seasonal norms. Presently, the monsoonal flow is well East of the Coachella Valley, but there are hints that we could see a little increase in moisture as Hurricane Polo moves father North over the next few days. The impact from that storm won't be felt here until early next week if at all.
Autumn begins on a comfortable note
New Published September 22, 2026 5:55 AM Breezes are easing this morning, and highs will remain nicely in check through most of the week. Today we're expecting below average temps in the upper 90s. Winds are less gusty than yesterday and that sets up a calmer afternoon. Temps remain cooler than normal today, but inch closer to normal (100) later this week. The first week of Autumn looks terrific, with temps hovering near 100, light winds and dry conditions. We'll be back in the 90s by Sunday.
Breezy & comfortable to start the week!
New Published September 21, 2026 5:59 AM Winds have been breezy throughout the night, especially close to the freeway, and those breezes will continue. They will gradually ease into tomorrow. Temps look terrific all week long, with highs in the middle and upper 90s today and tomorrow. Winds ease by tomorrow and highs will range in the lower 100s most of this week, within a degree or two of seasonal norms (100).
Comfortable & breezy into the weekend
New Published September 18, 2026 5:52 AM Temps were running about 5 degrees below seasonal norms (101) along with some breezy conditions. Today, we'll see highs in the upper 90s. Breezy conditions continue through tonight and then ease as we head into the weekend. A large area of low pressure to our north will continue to be a major influence on our weekend weather, with highs hover at or slightly below 100.
Breezy and cooler than normal
Updated today at 6:06 AM Published September 17, 2026 5:59 AM Temps came in well below normal yesterday at 98, and we'll see similar temps later this afternoon. An area of low pressure is moving across NorCal providing the cooler temps and some breezy conditions today as well. That area of low pressure will stay in place through the weekend, and that means cooler than normal temps well into next week.
Comfortable conditions into the weekend
New Published September 16, 2026 5:59 AM Temps are running below average through Friday! We clocked in at 100 yesterday and will be cooler than that today! Dew points will hover in the 40s, so reasonably dry conditions continue, along with lower relative humidity values. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.
Comfortable through the week
Updated today at 6:08 AM Published September 15, 2026 6:01 AM Temps are down and dew points are lower, making for a picture perfect mid-September forecast! After topping out at 105 yesterday, highs will be lower today, coming in near the century mark. Dew points remain nicely in check, and should be below the magi 50 degree mark, which means you can use your evaporative coolers today. Plus, it will feel drier throughout the rest of the week.
Expect lower dew points and temps this week
Updated today at 6:08 AM Published September 14, 2026 5:59 AM Dew points are slowly drying out, and daytime highs are already improving for what should be a beautiful week of weather here in the Coachella Valley! Today anticipate dew points dropping down in the 40s by this afternoon. Meanwhile, highs will hover near our seasonal norm of 103. A strong trough of low pressure to our North will push cooler temps and keep a drier flow moving across SoCal the remainder of this week.
Heat & humidity on the decline
New Published September 11, 2026 6:00 AM An Extreme Heat Warning is still in effect until 8 this evening, but we are seeing a slow decline in both the heat and the humidity today. Highs yesterday hit 113, within a degree of a record, but today those numbers pull back just a little bit. Temperatures improve greatly over the next 48 hours, as highs drop into the lower triple digits. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Heat & humidity continue
New Published September 10, 2026 5:31 AM An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 tomorrow evening. That, coupled with monsoonal moisture will make the next few days feel less than optimally comfortable. Dew points are hovering in the mid-fifties to mid-sixties so it's still super humid out there. There's a small threat of thunderstorms this afternoon, but the chances are pretty minimal. Highs will top out in the lower one-teens, but we see a significant cooler trend this weekend.
Intense heat and humidity this week
New Published September 8, 2026 5:59 AM The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning as highs climb to the lower one-teens, coupled with increased humidity through Friday. Highs today will be slightly above normal (104) and hotter Wednesday & Thursday. By the weekend, temps drop back to normal or below, and humidity thins out nicely. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News Channel 3 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
More comfortable weather continues into Labor Day Weekend
Updated today at 6:15 AM Published September 3, 2026 6:04 AM Highs will be quite comfortable, running well below seasonal averages into next week. Today we're expect temps to linger very close to the 100 degree mark. The other major change in our forecast this week is the lack of monsoonal moisture, so dew points remain lower than they have been in some time. We could see some changes heading into the weekend as Hurricane Marie moves closer to SoCal.
Temps remain well below average this week
New Published September 2, 2026 6:00 AM Highs hit 101 yesterday, well below the seasonal norm of 106 and today will be similar. Expect upper 90s this afternoon. Dew points are still nice and dry, too, making these cooler temps feel even better. This weekend, Tropical Storm Marie (which will become a hurricane) will push some tropical moisture into SoCal, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms by Saturday. The moisture lingers into early next week.
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