Wind Advisory Extended for Coachella Valley

Frontal boundary brings gusty winds, dry air, and warming temperatures

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:10pm

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A wind advisory has been extended through Thursday evening for the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas as a frontal boundary moves through the Southwest. Onshore winds will be an issue, especially during the afternoon and evening hours today and tomorrow. As the frontal boundary moves east, a wind shift will occur on Friday, leading to Santa Ana winds that will be gusty and dry out the air, with single-digit relative humidity expected Friday through Sunday. Temperatures will also warm up, with highs in the 80s today and tomorrow, followed by a string of 90s starting on Sunday.

Why it matters

Strong winds and dry conditions can increase the risk of wildfires and make outdoor activities hazardous in the Coachella Valley. The shift to Santa Ana winds also typically brings warmer and drier weather to the region.

The details

The wind advisory is in effect due to a frontal boundary moving through the Southwest. Onshore winds will be an issue, with gusts up to 45 mph possible during the afternoon and evening hours today and tomorrow. As the frontal boundary moves east, a wind shift will occur on Friday, leading to Santa Ana winds descending over the Little San Bernardino Mountains into the Coachella Valley. These Santa Ana winds will be gusty and dry out the air, with relative humidity expected to drop into the single digits from Friday through Sunday.

  • The wind advisory has been extended through Thursday evening.
  • Onshore winds will be an issue, especially during the afternoon and evening hours today and tomorrow.
  • The wind shift to Santa Ana winds will occur on Friday.
  • Single-digit relative humidity is expected Friday through Sunday.
  • Temperatures will warm up, with highs in the 80s today and tomorrow, followed by a string of 90s starting on Sunday.

The players

Jerry Steffen

NBC Palm Springs meteorologist.

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What they’re saying

“For more Coachella Valley News visit NBCPalmSprings.com”

— Jerry Steffen, NBC Palm Springs meteorologist

What’s next

Residents of the Coachella Valley should monitor weather conditions and be prepared for the shift to Santa Ana winds and drier air starting on Friday.

The takeaway

The extended wind advisory and upcoming Santa Ana wind event highlight the importance of being prepared for changing weather conditions in the Coachella Valley, especially when it comes to fire risk and outdoor activities.