Wind advisories have been issued for Palm Desert and the rest of the Coachella Valley for Wednesday night through Thursday, and winter weather advisories have been issued for the mountains.
The Southern California Weather Authority has also issued a flood advisory for some elevations in the San Gorgonio Pass.
Gusty southwest to west winds are expected in the mountains and deserts and an advisory was issued for 10 p.m. Dec. 18 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19, according to the National Weather Service.
The strongest winds are expected over mountain ridges and on desert slopes, the Weather Service advised. Blowing sand and dust could reduce visibility in some desert areas.
Lows in the 40s are expected Wednesday night and Thursday night for Palm Desert, with daytime highs in the 60s through Friday, according to the Weather Service.
Snow levels in the mountains may drop to 3,500 to 4,000 feet by Thursday morning, according to Weather Service forecasts. Snow accumulations of 1 inch to 3 inches are possible below 6,000 feet, and up to 5 inches could fall at higher elevations on both sides of the Pass.
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