Discover this week’s weather in Los Angeles and the Southwest with Amy Freeze as she reports sunny skies and regional weather shifts.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides an in-depth analysis of the diverse weather in Los Angeles and across the Southwest. From clear skies in LA to showers in Cedar City and cool nights in Flagstaff, get ready for a week of fluctuating patterns and temperatures. Tune in to your local forecast, and don’t forget to check out our detailed 7-day outlook. For more insights, visit our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/ This afternoon, the radar shows rain moving through Reno and into the Great Basin, providing much-needed moisture. Cedar City and Flagstaff are overcast. The California coast enjoys clear skies, providing a break from recent weather events, especially around Los Angeles and San Diego. Las Vegas remains dry as clouds build over the desert.
This afternoon in Los Angeles, temperatures will hold steady in the high 60s, reaching up to 70 degrees around 6 PM. Expect cloudy skies to continue throughout the afternoon. Winds will come from the south-southwest at around 8 to 9 miles per hour, maintaining a gentle breeze.
Today Las Vegas peaks at 93 degrees, while Phoenix sizzles at 97. Head to Los Angeles, and you’ll find a cooler day with a high of 71. Meanwhile, Bakersfield is warmer at 91 degrees. Over in San Francisco, it’s significantly cooler at just 65 degrees, making for a stark contrast with the inland heat. Notably, Flagstaff reaches 70, adding to the diversity of temperatures across the region.
Tonight Las Vegas will have a low of 74 degrees, while Phoenix remains mild at 77. Flagstaff will cool down sharply, dropping to a cool 43 degrees. Ely is expected to experience even cooler temperatures, sinking to 42. Los Angeles will see a low of 58 degrees, offering a relatively warmer night compared to the higher elevations.
High temperatures tomorrow in the Southwest will be well above average, indicating a warm pattern across the region. Phoenix is predicted to reach a sizzling 96 degrees, while Las Vegas will see highs of 91. Bakersfield is looking to hit 97 degrees, and Fresno is expected to warm up to 95. Coastal cities like Los Angeles and San Diego will enjoy milder conditions, with highs around 71 and 70 degrees, respectively. San Francisco remains cool at 65 degrees due to coastal influences.
The Southwest is shaping up for a mixed weather day. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the region, with particular attention around Arizona, where heavier downpours could occur. Temperatures will range from warm in the low deserts to cooler conditions across higher elevations. Watch out for localized flash flooding in areas of excessive rainfall, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
The UV index in Los Angeles is set to be high at 7 on Tuesday, with a burn time of about 20 minutes in direct sunlight. As for Wednesday, the index jumps to an extreme 10, reducing burn time to just 12 minutes!