I-10 · CA
I-10 through San Gorgonio Pass: road conditions right now
Banning, CA to Palm Springs, CA
I-10 runs through San Gorgonio Pass between Banning and the Coachella Valley at Palm Springs, the gap between Mt San Gorgonio and Mt San Jacinto. It is the main road from Los Angeles and the Inland Empire to Palm Springs and Phoenix.
Conditions at Mon, 12:02 AM PST
Highest risk along I-10: 1 of 5 (low), departing at that time.
- No active NWS alerts on this route.
The road authority linked below has the final word on closures and chain requirements.
Clear driving for the whole 25 min.
Conditions: Clear
Checkpoints along I-10
| Where | You pass | Weather | Risk | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banning, CA | Mon 1:00 AM | 48°F | low | Nothing flagged |
| Palm Springs, CA | Mon 1:24 AM | 56°F | low | Nothing flagged |
Why this stretch is hard in winter
- NWS San Diego forecasts the pass as its own zone, "San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning", separate from the Inland Empire and the Coachella Valley.
- NWS wind advisories and high wind warnings for the pass warn that strong gusts make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- The NWS has warned that blowing dust and sand can cut visibility on I-10 through the pass during strong winds.
What this page checks
- Hourly forecast at every checkpoint for the time you would be there: temperature, precipitation type and rate, gusts, visibility.
- Active National Weather Service watches, warnings, and advisories on the route.
- Snow on the ground (NOAA SNODAS) and the Weather Prediction Center winter impact outlook.
- Pavement temperature and surface state from state DOT road sensors, when you are leaving within a few hours.
- Chain controls, closures, and winter road condition reports from state DOT feeds where they are published openly.
- Seasonal closures of mountain roads the router might otherwise use.
Official sources for this corridor
Questions drivers ask about I-10
- Is it windy on I-10 near Palm Springs?
- Often. NWS San Diego issues wind advisories and high wind warnings specifically for San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. This page shows any that are active and the gust forecast for each stretch at the hour you would drive it.
- Should I drive an RV or trailer through San Gorgonio Pass in a wind advisory?
- The NWS says strong gusts make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles. If an advisory or warning is active for the hours you would cross, consider leaving earlier or later; this page shows when it expires.
Conditions change by the hour. This page is a planning aid built on public forecasts and DOT feeds; the road authority linked above has the final word on closures and chain requirements.
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