Heat in Coachella Valley, California

Heat October 18, 2023 – October 20, 2023 · Coachella Valley, California

What the National Weather Service wrote

High temperatures across portions of the Coachella Valley on October 18th through the 20th were notably hotter than seasonal normal. Highs at Palm Springs International Airport ranged from 104 to 108 during this time, while Thermal Airport's highs ranged from 102 to 105.

The wider storm

High pressure at middle and upper levels of the atmosphere led to another round of weak Santa Ana Winds across portions of Southern California. The primary impact from the Santa Anas was hot daytime temperatures, with multiple daily records set during this event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1144541. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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