Meteorologist Amy Freeze covers the dynamic weather across the Southwest, from stormy conditions near Reno to pleasant sunshine in Las Vegas and Phoenix. Stay informed with our detailed breakdown.

Hello there, Amy Freeze here with your essential Southwest weather update. Today, we’re seeing a variety of weather patterns from snowy scenes in Ely and Flagstaff to dry, clear skies in Las Vegas and Phoenix. Don’t miss details on the chilly lows and vibrant highs across the region, ensuring you’re well-prepared whatever the weather! Check out our 7-day outlook for Salt Lake City to plan your week ahead.

In the Southwest region, our radar shows quite a dynamic pattern today. Storms are picking up in intensity around Reno and moving eastward. Ely is seeing snow flurries, adding a chill to the air. Meanwhile, Flagstaff is dealing with some snow, creating picturesque winter scenes. Las Vegas and Phoenix are staying dry, with clear skies providing a nice break from the activity. Cedar City is experiencing snow, adding to the regional winter conditions. Over in California, San Francisco and surrounding areas, including Redding and Fresno, are under a blanket of rain. Bakersfield sees a mix of rain, while Los Angeles enjoys mild conditions with only light drizzle. Along the coast, from San Diego northward, expect rain showers moving inland, offering much-needed relief for the drier areas. Snow in the higher elevations is creating challenging conditions in the mountain passes.
This evening in Salt Lake City, temperatures will ease from 74 degrees at 9 PM to 61 degrees by 1 AM. Expect partly cloudy skies to transition to mostly clear by 11 PM, followed by clear conditions through the early hours. Winds will come from the east at 7 miles per hour initially, shifting to east-southeast at 9 miles per hour later in the night.
Ely will see a brisk low of 41 degrees, while Flagstaff is also expecting a chill at 41. Cedar City will cool down to 52 degrees. Las Vegas will remain warmer with a low of 70, but it marks a noticeable drop from recent nights. In the southern California region, Los Angeles is forecasted to see a low of 55, with San Diego settling around 54.
High temperatures in the Southwest for Friday are projected to be well above average across the region. In Southern California, San Diego will enjoy a high of 78 degrees, while Los Angeles warms up to 80 degrees. Bakersfield will see a significant jump with a high of 86 degrees. As we move inland, Las Vegas is expected to reach a sweltering 97 degrees, and further east, in Phoenix, temperatures will soar to 101 degrees. Ely, Nevada, will experience a milder day with a high of 76 degrees. Across the region, these warm temperatures are being driven by a robust high-pressure system creating sunny conditions. Overall, residents should brace for a warm day ahead as we slide deeper into spring.
A high-pressure system will dominate the Southwest tomorrow, translating to mainly clear and sunny skies across most areas. However, for western parts near the Sierra Nevada, expect increasing clouds late in the day with a chance of scattered showers developing by evening. Temperatures will hover in the mid-70s to low 80s, providing a warm and pleasant day overall. Coastal regions may face some morning fog, which should clear by midday. Keep an eye on localized gusty winds, particularly along ridge tops and passes, which could impact travel conditions slightly.
The UV index in Salt Lake City will reach 6 on both Thursday and Friday, indicating moderately strong sun exposure with a burn time of about 23 minutes.
Here’s the 7-day outlook for Salt Lake City: Thursday: Mostly clear skies with a high reaching 77 degrees and a low of 53. Friday: Clouds take over bringing the temperature to a high of 81 degrees; expect lows around 57. Saturday: Partly cloudy conditions will see temperatures peaking at 72 degrees, with lows dipping to 45. Sunday: A beautifully clear day is expected with a high of 59 degrees and a cool evening low of 38. Monday: Warming up again, mostly clear with a high of 69 degrees, dipping to a low of 46. Tuesday: Clouds mix in, providing a partly cloudy day with highs around 70 degrees and a low of 51. Wednesday: Clear skies usher in warmer temperatures, reaching up to 74 degrees during the day and 51 at night. Enjoy the weather in Salt Lake City!