This week, the Southwest enjoys clear skies and rising temperatures, with Phoenix leading at a high of 95 degrees. Find out more about the regional forecast with Amy Freeze!

Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you an in-depth look at the upcoming week’s weather across Southwest. With conditions ranging from clear and sizzling in Phoenix to cooler and breezy in coastal California, prepare for diverse weather scenarios. Highlights include a very high UV index in Phoenix and potential for light showers in the Colorado Rockies. Stay informed and prepared for your week with our detailed forecast. Across the Southwest region, the radar shows light rain approaching areas around Reno, providing some welcome moisture. Ely is seeing clear conditions, perfect for outdoor activities. In contrast, Salt Lake City is beginning to experience increasing cloud cover, hinting at a chance of rain later. The coastal regions, including San Francisco, are mostly dry, while areas like Fresno remain cloud-free under sunny skies. Down south, Las Vegas and Phoenix enjoy clear and dry conditions, maintaining a warm and pleasant day.
Phoenix temperatures this afternoon rise to 90 degrees at 4 PM, climbing to 93 degrees by 6 PM and holding steady at 93 until 8 PM. Winds are light, coming from the west-southwest at 4 miles per hour at 4 PM, increasing slightly to 7 miles per hour by 8 PM. Expect sunny skies throughout the afternoon, providing a classic desert warmth.
Today’s high temperatures across the Southwest are quite impressive. Phoenix is expected to soar to 95 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots in the region. Meanwhile, Las Vegas is looking at a steamy 90 degrees, while Bakersfield also hits the 90-degree mark. In contrast, San Diego enjoys a cooler 68, thanks to marine layers, and Los Angeles is slightly warmer at 70 degrees. Farther north, San Francisco remains mild at 67 degrees, showcasing a significant temperature spread across the region.
Tonight in the Southwest, Flagstaff will drop to a brisk 39 degrees, while Ely is expected to hit a frosty 32 degrees, marking a significant cool down. Las Vegas will enjoy a mild low of 64. The usual warmth continues in Los Angeles with a low of 55, but San Diego will be slightly cooler at 57.
High temperatures across the Southwest tomorrow are notably above average. Phoenix will reach a sizzling 94 degrees, while Las Vegas warms up to 86 degrees. In California, Bakersfield is expected to hit 81 degrees, and Fresno will see a pleasant 77 degrees. Coastal areas remain cooler, with Los Angeles at 64 degrees and San Diego at 63 degrees.
Expect a mostly dry and warm day across the Southwest tomorrow, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s in Arizona and New Mexico. In Southern California, look for slightly cooler conditions, with highs in the upper 70s and a few clouds passing through. A weak frontal boundary may bring gusty winds to parts of Nevada and Utah, but no significant precipitation is expected. For the Colorado Rockies, occasional cloud cover might lead to a chance of isolated light showers in the afternoon. Stay updated on conditions as any unexpected frontal shifts could lead to brief changes in the forecast.
Phoenix is experiencing a very high UV index of 10 today and tomorrow, with a burn time of about 12 minutes in direct sunlight.