Palm Springs Braces for Scorching Temperatures

Coachella Valley to see high temps reach 100 degrees by the weekend

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Coachella Valley in Palm Springs, California will experience a warming trend over the next week, with temperatures rising from the lower 80s today to around 100 degrees by this weekend. Breezy on-shore winds and very low relative humidity levels are also expected, leading to a high likelihood of a Heat Advisory being issued.

Why it matters

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. As the Coachella Valley sees temperatures soar above 100 degrees, local officials and residents will need to take precautions to stay safe and beat the heat.

The details

According to the NBC Palm Springs weather forecast, an upper-level ridge of high pressure will expand over the Southwest, causing temperatures in the Coachella Valley to gradually rise from the upper 80s on Friday to the lower 100s all of next week. Breezy on-shore winds and very low relative humidity levels are also expected, beginning on Thursday.

  • Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the high temperature in Palm Springs will reach 82 degrees.
  • By Friday, March 13, 2026, temperatures in the Coachella Valley will reach the upper 80s.
  • Beginning this weekend, temperatures in the Coachella Valley are forecast to reach the lower 100s.

The players

Jerry Steffen

A meteorologist at NBC Palm Springs who provided the weather forecast.

NBC Palm Springs

The local NBC news station covering the Coachella Valley weather.

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What they’re saying

“Stay tuned for updates!”

— Jerry Steffen, Meteorologist (NBC Palm Springs)

What’s next

Local officials are expected to monitor the situation closely and may issue a Heat Advisory as temperatures climb above 100 degrees this weekend.

The takeaway

With the Coachella Valley facing a prolonged heat wave, residents should take steps to stay cool and hydrated, and be aware of the health risks associated with extreme heat.