Summer heats up in the Southwest with temperatures soaring and rain showers cooling down certain areas. Join us for a detailed look at this dynamic weather shift.

As the Southwest gears up for another hot summer, Salt Lake City reports sunny skies and peak temperatures. Meanwhile, rain showers surprise parts of Arizona. With a high UV index and varying overnight lows across the region, find out how to prepare for the day’s heat and the night’s cool down. Check out our 7-day weather outlook to stay ahead. Full details on our blog: https://amyfreeze.ai/ A mix of weather activity is observed across the Southwest on the regional radar. Rain showers are occurring along the California coast, impacting areas like Redding and San Francisco. Las Vegas and Phoenix enjoy clear skies with no immediate weather systems threatening these regions.
In Salt Lake City this afternoon, temperatures are soaring, hitting a peak of 93 degrees by 6 PM. Winds are light, coming from the southwest at 8 miles per hour, shifting slightly west-northwest later. Mostly sunny skies dominate, with just a few clouds moving in during the late afternoon. Enjoy the warm and sunny weather if you’re heading outside.
Today’s regional high temperatures in the Southwest are quite warm. Phoenix is sizzling at a high of 107 degrees, while Las Vegas reaches 104 degrees. Over in San Diego, temperatures remain a bit milder with a high of 77, contrasting sharply with the heat inland. In Los Angeles, expect a high of 81 degrees, providing a slight respite from the intense heat. Flagstaff sits at a cooler 83 degrees, offering a break for those heading to higher elevations.
Tonight, Phoenix will stay warm with a low of 84 degrees. Flagstaff will see a much cooler 51 degrees, indicative of a notable drop in temperature for the area. Las Vegas expects a low of 78 degrees, while Los Angeles will cool down to 61. San Diego is projected to have a mild low of 63 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, Las Vegas will see scorching highs reaching 107 degrees. Phoenix will be even hotter, with temperatures climbing to 109 degrees. Bakersfield and Fresno are forecasted to hit 103 degrees, while Los Angeles will enjoy a milder 84 degrees. San Diego sits cooler at 80 degrees, providing a pleasant escape from the heat. Expect these temperatures to be significantly above average as a high-pressure system continues to dominate the region, leading to dry and sunny conditions.
A weather system brings rain to parts of Arizona and New Mexico starting early tomorrow. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the afternoon across the region. The heaviest precipitation will likely occur over higher elevations in Arizona. As it progresses, cooler temperatures are anticipated behind the system, offering some respite from the recent heat. The chance of severe weather remains low, but localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible due to heavy rain bursts.
Salt Lake City will experience a very high UV index of 9 on Friday, with a quick burn time of just 15 minutes!