Coachella Valley could see record highs this week

Meteorologist Jerry's Wednesday morning weather briefing for Southern California

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Coachella Valley in Southern California, including the city of Palm Springs, could see a few record high temperatures later this week according to the latest weather forecast from NBC Palm Springs meteorologist Jerry.

Why it matters

Extreme heat can pose risks to public health, especially for vulnerable populations, and can also impact local businesses and infrastructure. Knowing when record temperatures are expected allows residents and officials to prepare accordingly.

The details

Meteorologist Jerry's weather briefing indicates that a high pressure system moving into the region later this week will bring unseasonably warm temperatures to the Coachella Valley. Some areas could see highs reach up to 10 degrees above the normal February averages.

  • The weather briefing was issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Jerry

A meteorologist at NBC Palm Springs who provides local weather forecasts and updates for the Coachella Valley region.

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The takeaway

Residents and businesses in the Coachella Valley should monitor the weather forecasts closely in the coming days and take appropriate measures to stay safe and comfortable during the expected record heat.