Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you the latest updates on weather conditions across the Southwest. From sunny skies in Salt Lake City to potential rain showers in San Francisco, get prepped with everything you need to handle the week’s weather!

With Amy Freeze’s expertise, dive into a comprehensive weather discussion on temperature trends, heat advisories, and more for Salt Lake City and the Southwest. Understand potential weather changes, protective measures against high UV indexes, and prepare for the conditions whether you’re planning week-long outdoor activities or navigating rain showers.
The radar image reveals a calm weather scenario across much of the Southwest region. Showers are pacing themselves offshore of the Northern California coast near Redding, heading inland. Higher elevations, particularly in areas north of Reno near Ely, are under watch for potential light precipitation. Across Flagstaff and Cedar City, a mixture of cloud cover with clear skies is predominant, ensuring dry conditions. San Diego and Phoenix bask in dry weather, providing a perfect day for outdoor activities.
Tomorrow morning in Salt Lake City starts with sunny skies, bringing a bright and refreshing start to the day. At 8 AM, expect temperatures around 65 degrees with an east-southeast wind at 7 miles per hour. By 10 AM, the temperature rises to 70 degrees with a light south wind at 5 miles per hour, maintaining the sunny and pleasant conditions.
Tomorrow, the Southwest region is set to experience significantly above-average temperatures. In Las Vegas, expect a scorching high of 104 degrees, while Phoenix mirrors that with a similarly sweltering 104 degrees. Fresno will see a high of 102, and Bakersfield is just a notch higher at 103 degrees. Coastal areas remain milder, with San Diego reaching 76 degrees and Los Angeles at 84 degrees. This heat wave is influenced by a high-pressure system settling over the region, keeping skies mostly clear.
The Southwest region looks to maintain a predominantly dry and sunny outlook, perfect for outdoor activities, except the coastal areas which might see a splash of rain. As we look to move from Wednesday into Thursday, Northern California is in line for some periodic rain showers, intensifying particularly around the San Francisco Bay area. Southern California, specifically in areas like the San Bernardino Valley, could face bouts of heavier rain, potentially making driving conditions hazardous. Watch out for slippery roads in the afternoon as showers roll in.
The UV index in Salt Lake City for Thursday is 8, which is high, with a burn time of about 17 minutes in direct sunlight. It remains at a high level of 8 for Friday as well, so extra sun protection is recommended.
Thursday: Enjoy partly cloudy skies with a warm high of 88 degrees and a low of 64. Friday: The sun shines brightly with clear skies bringing a high of 90 degrees and a low of 64. Saturday: Sunny conditions continue, with the temperature climbing to 93 degrees and dipping to 66 overnight. Sunday: A cloudy spell moves in with a high of 92 degrees, setting to a low of 64. Monday: The start of the week sees partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures, reaching a high of 72 degrees and a low of 53. Tuesday: Partly cloudy conditions persist with a daytime high of 70 degrees and a nighttime low of 51. Wednesday: The skies clear up a bit, offering mostly clear conditions with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 53.