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Palm Desert, CA 92261 Weather
Current conditions
Forecast for this hour (no station report in the last two hours)
Forecast
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Today
A slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
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Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 10 hrs ago.
Hourly
Hourly forecast- Now73°17%
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- Fri12 AM60°
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Daily forecast
Details- TodayOct 22Slight Chance Rain Showers17%58°74°
- FriOct 23Sunny64°73°
- SatOct 24Sunny66°82°
- SunOct 25Sunny68°85°
- MonOct 26Sunny67°85°
- TueOct 27Sunny68°86°
- WedOct 28Mostly Sunny67°84°
- ThuOct 29Cloudy65°82°
- FriOct 30Mostly sunny65°83°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
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New storm moves into Southern California: What to expectA new storm is moving into Southern California Wednesday. Here is what to expect: Moderate rain is in the forecast from Wednesday late morning to Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The…
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Ventura County sees steady rain as storm moves into Southern CaliforniaVENTURA, Calif. (KABC) -- Ventura County was among the first areas in Southern California to see rainfall Wednesday, with rain beginning around 8:30 a.m. The rain was visible along the northbound 101 Freeway in…
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Widespread rain expected to drench parts of Southern California as storm moves into regionOctober 21, 2026 / 6:42 AM PDT / CBS LA A low-pressure system from the Pacific Northwest is moving south and it is expected to bring widespread rain to Southern California on Wednesday afternoon. The rain will continue…
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- UPDATE: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Central California Thursday morning
An updated weather alert was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Thursday at 7:22 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8 a.m. The alert is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast and Central…
- UPDATE: Wind advisory in place for Southern California until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 5:53 a.m. the NWS San Diego CA issued an updated wind advisory valid between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The advisory is for Riverside County Mountains, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Deserts and San…
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Shower chances and cooler temperatures in Northern CaliforniaAction News Now Cloudy conditions and a chance of rain showers are in the forecast for Northern California today. Widespread precipitation will continue through Thursday, with temperatures cooler than normal this week…
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Showery conditions expected today across Northern CaliforniaAction News Now Cloudy conditions are expected across Northern California today, bringing a slight chance of rain showers and highs in the mid-70s. Widespread precipitation is anticipated to develop late today and…
Air quality
Acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Forecast
- ThuGood (44)
- FriGood (43)
Coachella Vly, CA reporting area · 1 hr ago. Data from AirNow (EPA and its state, local and tribal partners); preliminary and subject to change.
Sun & moon
Almanac
MonthlyPalm Springs Area, records since 1922. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- Indio 19 km
- Hemet 53 km
- Cathedral City 14 km
- Palm Springs 23 km
- San Jacinto 53 km
- Coachella 22 km
- La Quinta 9 km
- Banning 52 km
- Desert Hot Springs 35 km
- Yucca Valley 51 km
- Rancho Mirage 9 km
- East Hemet 50 km
Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in SGX, issued 7 hrs ago
Synopsis
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms will continue through today. There will be additional, mostly light showers for tonight, decreasing and ending from northwest late Friday afternoon. Southwest to west winds along the desert slopes of the mountains will gust to 40 to 50 mph through this afternoon. It will be dry and warmer for the weekend through Monday, then gradually cooler for next week with a chance of precipitation for late next week. Tides will increase over the weekend, remaining elevated through much of next week.
Aviation
221130Z...SCT SHRA and isolated TSRA this morning, decreasing in frequency after 15Z, but continuing through about 22Z. Cigs down to 1500-2500 feet MSL and vis 3-5SM at times through 16Z, such as in heavier SHRA or TSRA, otherwise bases will be 3500-4500 feet MSL. Partial obscuration of mountains this morning, but improving vis during the day. Isolated -SHRA after 22Z. Onshore winds in mountains into deserts 25-30 kts, creating MOD up/downdrafts in lee of ridges.
Marine
A storm system will slowly move through the coastal waters today through Friday. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms today. Any thunderstorm is capable of producing gusty, erratic winds, choppy seas, lightning, briefly heavy rainfall with reduced visibility, and waterspouts. Isolated northwest wind gusts will occasionally exceed 20 knots Friday. No hazardous marine conditions are expected Friday night through Monday.
Beaches
Astronomical high tides will create minor to moderate coastal flooding starting Saturday. Tides are 1.4-1.6 feet above predictions. Morning high tides could reach 7 feet Saturday morning and are likely to exceed 7.5 feet by Monday morning.
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