Los Angeles greets with sunny skies as temperatures climb in the Southwest. Vegas sizzles at 108°F, Phoenix matches the heat. Find out more about the upcoming weather trends for your area!

This week in Los Angeles promises mostly sunny days with mild afternoons, perfect for any outdoor plans. Meanwhile, the Southwest experiences extreme heat with temperatures soaring above 100°F in several cities, making hydration and sun protection key priorities. We also look ahead to possible temperature drops and what that means for you. Stay tuned for daily updates and expert insights to help you plan your week accordingly. Visit our detailed guide on the website! On the Regional Radar, a batch of light showers is scattered across areas near Ely and Cedar City, suggesting some precipitation in the higher terrains. Salt Lake City appears to remain clear with no significant weather activity at the moment. Over in Southern California, Redding and Sacramento are both enjoying a dry spell, while Los Angeles and San Diego are also experiencing clear skies. Phoenix and Flagstaff are likely to see some cloud cover without notable precipitation.
Afternoon in Los Angeles brings temperatures warming up to 74 degrees by 6 PM. Expect partly cloudy skies with a light breeze from the south-southwest, around 7 to 8 mph.
In the Southwest today, temperatures are spiking with Las Vegas reaching a scorching 108 degrees. Phoenix isn’t far behind, also hitting 108, providing plenty of heat for outdoor activities. Bakersfield enjoys warm conditions at 99 degrees, while Fresno cools slightly to 97. Meanwhile, San Diego remains more temperate at 76, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding desert regions. Flagstaff stays relatively mild at 85 degrees, showing the varied temperature landscape across the Southwest.
Tonight, temperatures in the Southwest will take a significant dip, with Las Vegas dropping to 59 degrees. Flagstaff will see a chilly low of 49, while Phoenix remains warmer at 82. Bakersfield is expected to reach 68 degrees, and San Francisco will cool down to 52.
Tomorrow, Phoenix is heating up to a sweltering 108 degrees, while Las Vegas will see a high of 106. In Bakersfield, temperatures are expected to reach 97 degrees, and Fresno will be warm at 95. San Diego will remain more mild, with a high of 73 degrees, significantly below the average for this time of year.
High pressure over the desert Southwest brings warm and dry conditions, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s across Arizona and southern Nevada. Watch for gusty winds in the afternoon which might elevate the fire danger in the region. Southern California will see some morning clouds that clear by afternoon, leading to sunny skies and comfortable temperatures in the mid-70s inland. By Wednesday, Northern California greets a new round of showers, and coastal areas might experience patchy mist. Across parts of Utah and Colorado, afternoon thunderstorms could develop with brief heavy rain and strong winds.
In Los Angeles, the UV index will be very high at 10 on both Wednesday and Thursday. This means a burn time of just 12 minutes.