Palm Springs Faces Excessive Heat Warning Next Week

Temperatures to reach upper 90s, 20-25 degrees above normal

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:08pm

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The Coachella Valley in Southern California will see mostly sunny skies, very dry air, and above-normal high temperatures in the upper 90s on Friday, March 13, 2026. Temperatures are expected to continue rising, with an Excessive Heat Warning likely to be posted for most of next week as the center of an upper-level ridge of high pressure repositions itself over the region, causing midday temps to run 20 to 25 degrees above normal.

Why it matters

Excessive heat can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. This prolonged period of extreme temperatures will likely impact energy usage, outdoor activities, and other aspects of daily life in the Coachella Valley.

The details

The Coachella Valley will see mostly sunny skies on Friday with very dry air and above-normal high temperatures in the upper 90s. On Saturday, the area will experience filtered sunshine with strong on-shore breezes and highs in the middle 90s. Sunday will be similar, but under clearer skies. As the upper-level ridge of high pressure settles over Southern California, midday temperatures in the Coachella Valley are forecast to run 20 to 25 degrees above normal, beginning on Tuesday and continuing into next weekend.

  • On Friday, March 13, 2026, the Coachella Valley will see mostly sunny skies, very dry air, and above-normal high temperatures in the upper 90s.
  • On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the area will experience filtered sunshine with strong on-shore breezes and highs in the middle 90s.
  • On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Coachella Valley will see similar conditions to Saturday, but under clearer skies.
  • Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and continuing into next weekend, midday temperatures in the Coachella Valley are forecast to run 20 to 25 degrees above normal.

The players

Jerry Steffen

A meteorologist at NBC Palm Springs.

NBC Palm Springs

A local television news station serving the Coachella Valley region of Southern California.

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What they’re saying

“Stay tuned!”

— Jerry Steffen, Meteorologist

What’s next

An Excessive Heat Warning will likely be posted for most of next week in the Coachella Valley due to the prolonged period of extreme temperatures.

The takeaway

Residents of the Coachella Valley should prepare for a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s and run 20 to 25 degrees above normal. This poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, and will likely impact daily life in the region.