Weather related discussions for the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas
January 28
To update everyone with the drought condition improvements we have seen in the Southwest due to the impressive rains last week, lets take a quick look at a few maps to show that progress…..
The first map is that of conditions as of January 12th, 2009. You can clearly see that most of California and Arizona [...]
January 22
Here’s a nice look at what the last 2 days looked like from above. Notice all the moisture flooding into Southern California.
NASA Goes Satellite Loop
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January 2
A quick look at the rainfall figures for the calendar year 2009 shows rainfall well below our seasonal average. With the seasonal rainfall average of just over 5 inches for Palm Springs, 2009 departed with only 1.90 inches. Well below what we need.
To help with the drought conditions in California, better news may be on [...]
December 30
At 10:48am this morning a 5.8 earthquake hit Southern California. The epicenter was 22 miles southeast of Mexicali. It was felt by some in the Coachella Valley. The quake followed a few smaller events before the 5.8 event.
There has been 16 aftershocks so far (as of 12:15pm) and there are reports from local media of [...]
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