Meteorologist Amy Freeze explores the varying and vibrant weather conditions in the Southwest, providing detailed forecasts for each city.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers an extensive and insightful look into the Southwest’s fluctuating weather patterns. From the high temperatures in Phoenix to the refreshing rains in Central Valley, discover how these conditions affect local life and landscapes. Detailed forecasts for cities like Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Flagstaff are covered, highlighting everything from UV indices to expected precipitation. Join Amy for a tour of the region’s weather, and learn how to prepare for each day’s conditions. For the full story, check our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/
The Southwest is experiencing a variety of weather conditions today. Rain showers are making their way through Fresno and Bakersfield, providing some welcome relief to the usually dry Central Valley. Up north, Redding is seeing a mix of rain and some snow in the higher terrain, perfect for those ready to hit the slopes. Las Vegas remains dry and clear, without a hint of precipitation in sight. Flagstaff is expecting snow in higher elevations, while areas like San Diego are enjoying clear skies and comfortable weather.
This evening in Salt Lake City, temperatures start at 79 degrees at 9 PM, dropping to 67 degrees by 1 AM. Expect mostly cloudy skies initially, clearing up gradually through the night. Winds from the north-northwest will be light at 8 miles per hour, calming slightly to 5 miles per hour by early morning.
Tonight, temperatures in the Southwest will drop significantly. Flagstaff will see a low of 41 degrees, while Ely will be even cooler at 42. Las Vegas is expected to cool off to 71 degrees, a noticeable drop. Phoenix will remain warmer at 73 degrees. Bakersfield rounds out the evening with a low of 59 degrees.
High temperatures in the Southwest are expected to soar above average tomorrow. Phoenix will hit a scorching 104 degrees, while Las Vegas is set to reach an impressive 99 degrees. Los Angeles will enjoy a more moderate high of 74 degrees, and Bakersfield sees a warm 88 degrees. Farther north, San Francisco will cool off at 61 degrees, contrasting sharply with the inland heat.
A cold front is pushing through the Southwest, bringing scattered thunderstorms to eastern Arizona and New Mexico late tomorrow afternoon. The primary concerns are gusty winds and hail with these storms. Expect temperatures to drop slightly overnight but remain well above seasonal averages during the day, peaking in the upper 80s to low 90s. In southern California, a persistent marine layer will keep coastal areas cloudy with cooler temperatures into Wednesday.
Salt Lake City will experience a very high UV index of 8 on Thursday and Friday, with a burn time of just 17 minutes in direct sunlight.
Thursday: Partly cloudy with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 52. Friday: More partly cloudy conditions, cooling slightly with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 55. Saturday: Expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures reaching 74 degrees and dipping to 53 at night. Sunday: Partly cloudy skies continue, with a daytime high of 75 degrees and an overnight low of 52. Monday: Some sunshine peeks through with temperatures climbing to 82 degrees, falling to 57 degrees by night. Tuesday: Partly cloudy once more, reaching a high of 80 degrees with a nighttime low of 57. Wednesday: Finishing the week on a partly cloudy note, highs are expected to be around 82 degrees and lows near 58.