This evening in Salt Lake City promises clear skies, but as we look towards Phoenix and Las Vegas, prepare for the heat to crank up! Amy Freeze breaks down what to expect across the Southwest.

Salt Lake City Evening News – 05/25/2025 Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with your Southwest Forecast update. Expect partly cloudy skies this evening in Salt Lake City… [Continue reading on the blog: https://amyfreeze.ai/]
On the Regional Radar, a band of rain is seen moving into far northern California, beginning near Redding. Salt Lake City is experiencing light snow showers, marking a chilly day in this area. Ely and Cedar City are seeing clear conditions, with no precipitation detected. Clouds are sparse in Southern California, as seen around Los Angeles and San Diego, keeping skies mostly clear. Flagstaff stays dry as well with no storm activity expected today.
For this evening in Salt Lake City, temperatures start at 77 degrees at 9 PM with clear skies and a northwest breeze at 8 miles per hour. By 11 PM, the temperature drops to 71 degrees as the wind shifts to a light northeast at 6 miles per hour. Expect a serene night with temperatures further dipping to 65 degrees by 1 AM with a gentle east-southeast breeze. The clear night sky offers great visibility for evening activities.
Tonight Flagstaff bracing for a cool low of 43 degrees. Las Vegas remains mild at 71 but has experienced a noticeable drop from previous nights. Bakersfield will see a low of 59, while Los Angeles and San Diego hold steady overnight at 59 as well. San Francisco will be cooler at 50 degrees, providing a crisp start to the morning.
Tomorrow Phoenix will soar to a scorching 100 degrees, while Las Vegas is expected to reach 98 degrees. Los Angeles will experience a mild 72 degrees, and San Diego remains cooler at 70 degrees. Up north, San Francisco will see a high of just 62 degrees, contrasting sharply with the warmer inland cities.
Expect a lively weather day across the Southwest as a frontal system moves into the region. By midday tomorrow, scattered thunderstorms develop, with the strongest activity likely across southern Arizona and extending into New Mexico. These storms bring the potential for gusty winds and brief downpours. Skies clear by Wednesday, with temperatures rebounding under sunny conditions, especially in desert areas.
The UV index for Salt Lake City will be high, reaching 8, with a burn time of just 17 minutes under the sun on both Sunday and Monday.
Sunday: Clear skies with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 55. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions, warming up with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 59. Tuesday: Another partly cloudy day, reaching a high of 83 degrees and cooling to 59 at night. Wednesday: Partly cloudy, with temperatures peaking at 85 degrees and a low of 59. Thursday: The week continues to get warmer with mostly sunny skies and a high of 89 degrees, cooling down to 63 at night. Friday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 90 degrees during the day and a low of 62. Saturday: The trend continues with mostly clear skies and a high of 92 degrees, dipping to 67 at night.