2025 The American Express Weather Forecast and Projections
We’re teeing off in La Quinta, California for The American Express, and the weather is looking better than a million-dollar credit limit.
As usual in my golf weather forecasts, we’re focusing more on wind than rain. While rain can halt play if it’s heavy enough, it also helps soften and slow the course, which helps as much as it hurts.
With wind, there’s no helpful side; it’s all negative impact. And the impact can lead to dramatic differences in scoring. My goal is always to try to highlight the time frame with the lightest winds and the time frame with the strongest winds to see if there’s a cumulative advantage for one wave over another.
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The American Express Weather Forecast
Thursday, January 16th
Like every other day, the weather is picture-perfect to start things off. Winds top out around 5 mph sustained.
Friday, January 17th
The strongest wind might come Friday morning, but even then it’s just 5-10 mph sustained, tapering off through the late AM and into the afternoon.
Saturday, January 18th
Another day with max winds only reaching 5-10 mph.
Sunday, January 19th
Closing it out with another perfect day, 5-10 mph winds, no precipitation, mild temps.
The American Express Weather Thoughts
There isn’t much to say – except that the weather will be perfect. Light winds all tournament long means little to no weather advantage to be had, especially since this tournament is a 3-course rotation, all the golfers tee off rather close together. It also might be a good time to note that the tournament is far enough from the southern California wildfires that smoke will not be an issue.
For the latest info as The American Express forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main forecast page.
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