Meteorologist Amy Freeze details the varying weather conditions across the Southwest, from sunny Phoenix to snowy Sierra Nevada. Read more for a detailed seven-day forecast!

Phoenix Afternoon News – 03/31/2025 with Amy Freeze provides a thorough forecast for the Southwest region. From Phoenix’s clear skies to the snowy conditions in the Sierra Nevada, get equipped with all the weather details you need for the week ahead. Explore daily forecasts and special alerts for your area at our blog. In the Southwest Region, a mix of weather conditions is playing out on the radar. Along the California coast, we’re seeing rain showers emanating from the Pacific Ocean, making their way inland, providing some welcome moisture to San Francisco and as far south as Los Angeles, where there’s a light drizzle. The central California valleys, including Fresno and Bakersfield, are experiencing rain, while the Sierra Nevada mountains are coated with snow. Farther north, in Redding, there’s precipitation in the form of rain and snow, with snow appearing at the higher elevations. Reno is also seeing some snowy conditions. Ely and Cedar City have light flurries moving through the area. Las Vegas remains dry, while Flagstaff is chilly with the possibility of light snow. Salt Lake City is witnessing a combination of valley rain and mountain snow.
Phoenix temperatures this afternoon will rise from 78 degrees at 3 p.m. to 82 degrees by 7 p.m., making it a warm and partly cloudy day. Winds will shift from the southwest at 6 miles per hour, increasing slightly to 12 miles per hour from the west-southwest by the evening
Let’s take a look at today’s high temperatures across the Southwest region. In Las Vegas, it’s a warm day with a high of 77 degrees. Phoenix is sizzling with a toasty high of 83 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots in the area. Over in San Diego, it’s a milder day at 63 degrees, while Los Angeles warms up a bit more to 64 degrees. Bakersfield is quite pleasant at 73 degrees. Farther north, Ely experiences a cooler high of 55 degrees, contrasting with the temperatures in the southern part of the region. Flagstaff also sees a cool 60 degrees, keeping it refreshingly mild.
Tonight, the Southwest is feeling a significant chill as temperatures drop. Las Vegas will see a low of 50 degrees, while nearby Cedar City is much colder at 26. Ely will hit a frigid 22 degrees, marking one of the coldest spots in the region. Flagstaff is also experiencing a notable plunge, forecasted at just 20 degrees. Moving to California, San Francisco will cool down to 45, with Fresno close behind at 44. In the southern parts, Los Angeles is expecting a low of 47, while San Diego remains warmer at 51.
Tomorrow in the Southwest, expect some warm temperatures for this time of year as high pressure settles in across the region. In Las Vegas, high temperatures will soar to 66 degrees, significantly above the seasonal average. Over in Phoenix, the mercury is set to reach a warm 74 degrees, which is also above average for early April. Heading west, Los Angeles will enjoy a comfortable high of 66 degrees, while San Diego will see slightly cooler conditions at 60 degrees. To the north, Bakersfield is anticipated to reach 61 degrees, while Fresno will warm up to 55 degrees.
In the Southwest tomorrow, expect a dynamic weather pattern, especially over the California coast. Northern California is slated for multiple rounds of valley rain from Tuesday into Wednesday. Specific attention to Southern California, particularly the San Bernardino Valley, will see additional showers with periods of heavy rain. This could result in tricky driving and slick conditions over mountain passes. Farther east into the Southwest desert areas, anticipate a clear and sunny spell providing a pleasant backdrop.
Phoenix is facing a high UV index of 8 on Monday, with a rapid burn time of just 17 minutes in the sun. As we move into Tuesday, the UV index slightly decreases to 7.