Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you the latest updates on the clear evening skies in Los Angeles set against the backdrop of incoming storms across the Southwest. Stay informed and prepared with our comprehensive weather insights.

Los Angeles Evening News – 05/23/2025: Dive into the clear, calm skies of Los Angeles this evening while a weather disturbance sweeps through the Southwest, bringing rain and snow to neighboring regions. Don’t miss these critical updates and safety tips from Amy Freeze for your upcoming weekend plans, covering everything from sunburn risks to the expected beautiful yet cool nights ahead.
A weather disturbance is sweeping across the Southwest, with rain showers moving from the Pacific coast inland over California. Redding and areas near Fresno are experiencing consistent rainfall, providing a welcome reprieve for those regions. As the system progresses, expect snow in higher elevations like the Sierra Nevada, bringing hazardous travel conditions. The Nevada desert areas, including Ely, are seeing clear skies, offering a contrast to the mix of precipitation farther west. Los Angeles remains dry as the storm tracks primarily north of the area.
Temperatures in Los Angeles this evening start at 70 degrees at 9 PM, cooling down to 61 degrees by 1 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies transitioning to mostly cloudy later, with a gentle south wind around 7 mph shifting southeast at 4 mph as the night progresses. It’s a calm night, perfect for outdoor plans!
Tonight Las Vegas will see lows around 68 degrees, while Flagstaff drops to a cool 37 degrees. Los Angeles settles at 57 degrees, and Bakersfield is forecasted to drop to 59. San Diego will remain mild with a low of 57, while Phoenix stays warm at 71 degrees.
Tomorrow Phoenix is still hot but cooler than Friday with a high of 98 degrees. Las Vegas warms up to 93. Bakersfield is looking at a high of 87, and Fresno will reach 86 degrees. In contrast, San Francisco is much cooler at 59 degrees, reflecting coastal influences.
A low-pressure system in the Southwest brings scattered showers to Arizona and New Mexico tomorrow, with isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon. Daytime highs will reach the mid-80s across Phoenix and Tucson, but cooler behind the system with temperatures dipping into the 70s. Expect gusty winds, especially in open areas, which may elevate fire risk despite the rain. As the weekend progresses dry air filters in, leading to brighter skies and warming temperatures heading into the weekend.
The UV index in Los Angeles is expected to be very high, reaching 10 on both Friday and Saturday, with the risk of sunburn occurring in just 12 minutes if unprotected.
Friday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 59 degrees. Saturday: Partly cloudy, with daytime temperatures reaching 68 degrees, dipping to 58 degrees at night. Sunday: Mostly clear with a high of 66 degrees and an overnight low of 57 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions continue, with temperatures hitting a high of 65 degrees and a night-time low of 58 degrees. Tuesday: Clouds give way to mostly clear skies with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. Wednesday: Enjoy mostly clear conditions throughout the day, with a high of 66 degrees and a nighttime low of 58 degrees. Thursday: Skies remain mostly clear, and temperatures rise slightly, reaching 70 degrees during the day and 59 degrees overnight.