Get ready Salt Lake City! Meteorologist Amy Freeze offers you the latest weather scoop for an enjoyable week ahead. Expect sunny days with a slight chance of showers in the Southwest.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze here, bringing you the most comprehensive weather update for Salt Lake City and the larger Southwest region. Enjoy sunny days, plan around isolated showers, and stay informed about the changing temperatures as the week progresses. From the warm highs to the cool lows, we discuss what these patterns mean for your daily activities and how to best prepare for each day. Read more on our exclusive insights at https://amyfreeze.ai/ In the Southwest region, the radar shows a pocket of rain showers around Cedar City, while Ely is experiencing snow, adding a wintry mix to the scene. Las Vegas is currently under clear skies, providing a dry day in the desert. Flagstaff is starting to see light snow showers, hinting at a cool evening to come. The coastal cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are enjoying a day free from precipitation, with conditions leaning towards clear skies. Reno is witnessing snow, contributing to the wintry feel across Nevada.
Salt Lake City temperatures through the afternoon rise to 74 degrees, with a consistently light north-northwest wind around 11 miles per hour. Clear, sunny skies dominate the forecast, providing a bright and pleasant backdrop for any outdoor activities.
Today Las Vegas is heating up with a high of 93 degrees, while Phoenix swelters even more at 97. In California, Los Angeles sits at a cooler 71 degrees, with San Diego close behind at 70. Up north, San Francisco is much milder with a high of just 65 degrees, creating a stark difference as you move south. Fresno reaches 93, showcasing the warmer inland temperatures.
Tonight Flagstaff will see a low of 43 degrees, while Ely will fall to 42. Las Vegas stays relatively mild at 74 degrees. Expect a cooler 58 in Los Angeles, and San Diego will rest at 61. San Francisco can expect a cooler night at 55 degrees.
Tomorrow Phoenix will reach a sizzling 96 degrees, while Las Vegas enjoys a high of 91. In Southern California, Los Angeles will see a comfortable 71 degrees, and Bakersfield climbs to 97. San Diego will have milder conditions with a high of 70 degrees. Fresno is forecast to hit 95 degrees.
For the Southwest tomorrow, a clear and sunny pattern dominates the desert regions, maintaining warm temperatures. However, watch for isolated showers and thunderstorms over the higher terrain of Arizona and New Mexico. The potential for localized heavy downpours exists, leading to slick travel conditions. By the afternoon, a weak front brushes through Southern California, bringing scattered showers primarily to the inland valleys. Expect dry and cooler conditions to follow as the system exits the area late in the day.
The UV index in Salt Lake City will reach a high of 9 on both Tuesday and Wednesday, highlighting the importance of sun protection. Expect a quick burn time of 15 minutes in direct sunlight.