Midweek 80s Grip Coachella Valley as High Pressure Holds
A West Coast ridge is diverting Pacific systems into the Northwest to keep Southern California under warmer, subsiding air.
Overview
- Daytime highs in the Coachella Valley are running about 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal norms with readings in the 80s.
- Local forecasts point to Wednesday and Thursday as the warmest days, with weekend temperatures still holding in the 80s.
- An expansive high over the West has shifted the jet stream north, directing storms into the Pacific Northwest and keeping Southern California dry.
- Much of the eastern United States is expected to remain colder than average under the broader ridge–trough pattern.
- Model guidance indicates above-normal warmth will likely persist into next week, with only occasional light offshore breezes locally.