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Winter Prep Checklist for Palm Springs, CA

Here's the order to prep Palm Springs, CA for winter, set by local freeze data. Your first deadline is December 11 — prevent frozen pipes — and the sequence runs through the cold season into spring below.

Your winter prep order for Palm Springs

  1. DecemberDecember 11Prevent Frozen PipesSee details →
  2. DecemberDecember 31Store Your MotorcycleSee details →
  3. JanuaryJanuary 1Test Your Sump PumpSee details →

Dates are local deadlines derived from NOAA 1991–2020 freeze and snowfall normals for Palm Springs. Live outlooks on each linked page can move the urgency earlier.

How the order is set

Each task is pinned to Palm Springs's own NOAA 1991–2020 freeze and snowfall normals, then ordered by its local deadline. Sprinklers, RVs, and boats key off the first 28°F freeze; pipes and motorcycles off the first freezing night; snow blowers and roofs off the first plowable snow. Follow any link for the live outlook and a checklist.

Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals via Palm Springs, live outlook by Open-Meteo. Sources · Methodology. Last updated: July 11, 2026.