Palm Springs Rain Totals After Latest Winter Storm: More Rain Coming

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Riverside County had a day to dry out Monday after a powerful winter storm pummeled the area with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and mountain snowfall. Still, the National Weather Service predicted more rain and snow in the forecast over the next few days.

In Palm Springs, the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District reports rainfall totals of .32 inches over the past seven days. For the year to date, Palm Springs is sitting at 2.32 inches of rainfall, almost halfway toward our annual 6-inch average.

Rainfall figures are tabulated each year starting July 1, according to the district.

Forecasters called for a chance of rain Monday and Tuesday in the San Gorgonio Pass, however, rain was not expected in the Coachella Valley until Tuesday night or Wednesday.

Winds of 15 to 25 mph were expected in the desert areas Sunday night and Monday, increasing to 20 to 30 mph Tuesday with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.

A slight chance of snow showers persisted Monday, with expected snow accumulation of around 1 inch. The snow level would hover at 4,500 feet in the afternoon. Mountain winds of 30 to 40 mph were expected Monday, with gusts of 45 mph Sunday night and 60 mph Monday afternoon.

Sunday's high in Riverside was 51 degrees, while Hemet only got up to 47 degrees. It was warmer in the desert, with highs of 59 in Palm Springs, 60 in Palm Desert and 62 in Coachella.

Daytime temperatures were expected to remain cold for the next few days, with most highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s and 40s in most of the county.

Rain is forecast in parts of Riverside County through Wednesday, with skies expected to clear up by Wednesday night. Dry weather should return Thursday, likely continuing through next weekend, but temperatures will remain below average, according to the NWS.

The weather service warned that "driving conditions will remain poor due to previously fallen snow where roads are open."

Palm Springs's Weather Forecast:

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 34.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.

Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.