Catch up on the latest weather from Amy Freeze! Discover how partly cloudy skies and shifting temperatures will affect your week in the Southwest.

Hello, Amy Freeze here with your latest weather scoop! This week, Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas are experiencing a mix of cloudy and sunny skies. Expect temperatures in the mid-to-high seventies with some days touching the eighties. Whether you’re planning outdoor activities or just wondering about the rain in Nevada, I’ve got all the details you need right here. For more, visit our full update at https://amyfreeze.ai/A quick look at the radar shows scattered rain showers drifting through northeastern Nevada, including the Ely area. Salt Lake City is overcast which extends towards Cedar City. Areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles are enjoying clear skies, making it a great day for outdoor activities there. In contrast, the central and southern portions of California, including Fresno and Bakersfield, remain dry. Flagstaff and Phoenix are also experiencing clear conditions, providing a pleasant setting in the desert.
Temperatures in Salt Lake City for the afternoon will rise slightly, starting at 74 degrees at 4 PM and reaching 76 degrees by 8 PM. Expect a consistently cloudy atmosphere with a northwest wind at around 9 miles per hour. By 8 PM, skies will become mostly cloudy with the wind shifting slightly to a northwest direction at 8 miles per hour.
Today’s high temperatures in Las Vegas reach a high of 93 degrees. Phoenix is even warmer, reaching a scorching 99 degrees. Flagstaff will see a comfortable high of 72, providing a stark contrast to the heat in the lower desert. In Southern California, Los Angeles is cooler at 70 degrees, but Bakersfield warms up to 88. San Diego stays mild at 68 degrees under sunny skies.
Tonight Las Vegas will be mild at 70 degrees, while Phoenix is a bit warmer at 71. Flagstaff plunges to 40 degrees, alongside Ely also at 40 degrees. Heading to the coast, San Diego will cool slightly to 58 degrees, and Los Angeles will see a low of 55. Expect Fresno to settle at 56 degrees overnight.
High temperatures for tomorrow in the Southwest are set to be well above average, especially in the desert regions. Phoenix will sizzle at a scorching 98 degrees, while Las Vegas reaches a warm 95. Los Angeles will experience milder conditions at 68 degrees, with San Diego staying cooler at 68 as well. Bakersfield is forecasted to hit 90 degrees, and Fresno will not be far behind at 88.
A high-pressure system dominates the Southwest tomorrow, ensuring a clear and sunny backdrop, with temperatures soaring into the mid-80s to low 90s. Northern Nevada might see some isolated afternoon thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the skies there. The sunny conditions extend across central and southern California, offering a perfect day for outdoor activities. No severe weather is anticipated, making it a calm and settled weather pattern for the region.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is moderate at 5 on Saturday, with a burn time of approximately 27 minutes in direct sunlight. For Sunday, it’s up to a very high level of 8, reducing the burn time to just 17 minutes—definitely a good day to slather on that sunscreen and wear a hat!