La Cresta Fire: September 24, 2009

Currently 42°F in French Valley, California, USA

Sunday, December 28, 2025 4:17 AM PST

September 24, 2009 1pm: Smoke rises from the La Cresta area above the Bear Creek development. Smoke was visible from most areas in Southwestern Riverside County. Photo by Darryl Medley.

The French Valley, California weather pages are a service of WeatherCurrents. French Valley is located in southwestern Riverside County, California, north of Temecula, east of Murrieta, and south of Winchester. French Valley is bordered by Lake Skinner.