Jerry's SoCal 'Saturday Morning' Weather Briefing

Cooler temperatures today, but warmer weather is on the way

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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NBC Palm Springs meteorologist Jerry Taft is providing a special weekend weather briefing for the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs area, forecasting below-normal temperatures on Saturday but a warm-up expected in the coming days.

Why it matters

Weather forecasts are crucial for residents and visitors in the Coachella Valley, where extreme heat and cold can significantly impact daily life, outdoor activities, and local businesses.

The details

In his Saturday morning weather report, Jerry Taft is predicting cooler than average temperatures throughout the Coachella Valley region today, with highs only reaching the mid-60s Fahrenheit. However, Taft says warmer weather is on the way, with temperatures expected to climb back into the 80s by the middle of next week.

  • The weather briefing is taking place on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Jerry Taft

A meteorologist for NBC Palm Springs who provides regular weather forecasts for the Coachella Valley region.

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What they’re saying

“You'll experience below-normal temperatures today, but much warmer weather is on-the-way... click here for details.”

— Jerry Taft, Meteorologist (nbcpalmsprings.com)

The takeaway

Residents and visitors in the Coachella Valley should plan accordingly for the cooler temperatures today, but can look forward to a warm-up in the coming days according to the NBC Palm Springs weather forecast.