Strong winds expected in Coachella Valley this weekend, with snow in the mountains
Wind gusts this weekend could reach 55 to 65 in the Banning and Desert Hot Springs areas, and 40 mph in Palm Springs.
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Pumping underground water in the desert with PV, wind
The average monthly wind speed varies from 6.29 m/s in October to 9.15 m/s in June. The WPS currently runs on diesel, with daily demands of 40.71 kWh and a peak of 8.48 kW.