Dust Storm — Coachella Valley, California

2022-04-16 · Coachella Valley, California

Event narrative

Gene Autry Trail was closed just south of Interstate 10 due to blowing dust.

Wider weather episode

A quick-moving upper wave moved through the western US on April 16th, which led to increasing west winds over the mountains and deserts of Southern California. Strong winds interacted with very dry conditions to lead to a dust storm in Southern California.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1019551. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.