Unusually cool May storm wipes out Desert Southwest’s first taste of summer

Written by on May 5, 2017 in Spring 2017, United States of America with 0 Comments

An anomalous bowling ball low shall sweep right across Southern California this weekend, wiping out the season’s first widespread low desert 100s.

Thursday hosted 105 to 107s in the Coachella Valley of CA.

As for today, Phoenix hit a record 107 degrees this afternoon.

Credit: WeatherBug

Las Vegas recorded their earliest 100 today since 2004.

Upper anomaly Sunday AM.

Credit: Tropical Tidbits

Credit: Tropical Tidbits

Even by Tuesday, it’s still overhead.

Credit: Tropical Tidbits

Impressive temp departures at 850mb as the LP core moves overhead.

Credit: Tropical Tidbits

Sunday afternoon is going to feel chilly in the desert compared with today where the first 110-degrees is possible.

This afternoon

Credit: Tropical Tidbits

Sunday afternoon (same time)

Credit: Tropical Tidbits

Palm Springs could drop 33 degrees in a few days..

Watch today’s video.

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