Meteorologist Amy Freeze covers the weather landscape in Los Angeles and the Southwest, from sunny to stormy, in her latest forecast. Don’t miss out on her expert insights to keep your plans weather-proof!

In this detailed forecast, Amy Freeze navigates through the varied weather conditions affecting Los Angeles and the Southwest. From today’s sunny highs to the upcoming heat wave and potential monsoon moisture, Amy provides practical advice and insights. Understand how the weather can impact your daily activities and long-term planning, complete with temperature trends and safety tips during high UV days. In the Southwest region, clear conditions dominate most of the area, featuring sunny skies in cities like Las Vegas and San Francisco. Some scattered light rain is making its way into the outskirts of Phoenix, suggesting passing showers may occur. San Diego and Los Angeles remain dry, with clearer skies and mild winds. In Flagstaff, watch for light snow showers adding a wintry touch to the landscape.
Los Angeles will enjoy sunny skies this afternoon with temperatures starting at 82 degrees at 4 PM and reaching up to 84 degrees by 6 PM. Expect a gentle breeze coming from the south-southwest at around 6 to 8 miles per hour. Temperatures will ease slightly to 81 degrees by 8 PM, maintaining clear skies throughout the evening.
Afternoon highs today in the Southwest are heating up significantly. Phoenix is reaching 104 degrees, while Las Vegas is sizzling at 105. Further west, Bakersfield will hit 104 as well, making it a warm day across California. San Diego is a bit cooler at 77, offering some relief from the heat inland. Flagstaff stands out with a more comfortable 82, showcasing a notable temperature contrast. San Francisco is the coolest spot in the region, with a high of just 72 degrees.
Tonight in the Southwest, chilly air will settle in with low temperatures dropping significantly. Las Vegas will see a low of 59 degrees, while Flagstaff will cool down to a brisk 51. Phoenix remains warmer at 80 degrees, but San Diego will dip to 63. Expect San Francisco to close out the night at 54 degrees, and Fresno will also see milder temperatures at 70. Ely is forecasted to be the coldest spot at 50 degrees—the area is definitely feeling those colder air patterns.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, we’re looking at a significant heat wave, with many cities experiencing above-average temperatures. Los Angeles will reach a high of 84 degrees, while San Diego enjoys a comfortable 79 degrees. Inland, Fresno is heating up to 105 degrees, and Bakersfield could soar to an impressive 107 degrees. Las Vegas is also feeling the warmth at 106 degrees, while Phoenix will see a high of 101 degrees.
Monsoon moisture is moving into the Southwest, enhancing rain chances in areas like Arizona and New Mexico over the next 48 hours. Thunderstorms could bring brief downpours and gusty winds, so stay alert for possible flash flooding in low-lying regions. Temperatures will drop slightly due to increased cloud cover, with highs remaining in the upper 80s. In the mountains, expect cooler conditions with a chance for localized storms. Coastal areas will generally remain dry with mild temperatures.
In Los Angeles, Friday brings an intense UV index of 10, so take precautions as sunburn can occur in as little as 12 minutes. By Saturday, the UV index decreases to 9, slightly lower but still strong, with a burn time of about 15 minutes.