Discover the latest weather trends across the Southwest with Amy Freeze, from sunbathed cities to chilly night forecasts and upcoming storm alerts over this dynamic region.

Hello Southwest Residents! ⛅🌨️🌬️ Let’s dive deep into your weather! From a balmy evening in Las Vegas surging to 91 degrees, to milder temperatures in Flagstaff anticipating snow showers, the weather scene is buzzing! Stay tuned for the impending Pacific storm system set to bring rain to Northern California and possible travel disruptions through higher terrain. Check the complete forecast, including a special focus on Salt Lake City’s expected varied weather through the week. For more details, visit [Amy Freeze’s Official Weather Blog](https://amyfreeze.ai/).
Across the Southwest region, the radar reveals a dynamic mix of weather conditions. Cedar City, Utah, is under cloud cover with a chill in the air. The northern portions of Utah have mixed skies with clear skies taking over tonight. In Northern California, Redding is experiencing rain showers which are moving southeastward, offering a refreshing break to the region. Farther south, San Francisco is seeing scattered light to moderate rainfall. Bakersfield is enjoying a mild evening with no precipitation, while Fresno is also mostly clear. Las Vegas remains dry, offering clear skies over the city, and Flagstaff, Arizona, is on the brink of some expected snow showers with a cool night ahead.
This evening in Salt Lake City, temperatures taper from 71 degrees at 8 PM down to 60 degrees by midnight. Northwest winds shift to the east-southeast at 7 to 9 miles per hour.
Now for the low temperatures in the Southwest region tonight. Flagstaff can expect a colder night with a low of 39. Las Vegas stays relatively mild at 62 degrees, but you’ll feel the cooler air in Cedar City, where temperatures will dip to 47. Los Angeles is forecasted to be at 53 degrees, and San Diego will be slightly warmer at 55.
Here’s the regional high temperature rundown for the Southwest this Thursday: Salt Lake City will experience a high of 76 degrees, which is around seasonal averages. San Diego stays comfortable with a high of 66 degrees, while Los Angeles will reach 64 degrees. Farther south in Phoenix, residents can expect a warm day with a high of 92 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Las Vegas is also heating up, with temperatures reaching 85 degrees. Over in Bakersfield, the afternoon high will be 78 degrees, while Fresno will see a warm 76 degrees.
“A Pacific storm system advances into the Southwest tomorrow. Expect rain showers to sweep across Northern California, with storms intensifying as they move inland. The Central Valley may see localized flooding and strong gusty winds. In Southern California, scattered showers impact the coastal range and San Bernardino Mountains, making travel potentially hazardous through higher elevations. The valleys will stay dry and breezy. This front will push farther southeast by late Wednesday, bringing cloud cover and a dip in temperatures across Arizona and Nevada while leaving most of the desert southwest dry.”
The UV index in Salt Lake City will be moderate with a value of 5 on both Wednesday and Thursday, bringing a burn time of about 27 minutes if you’re out in direct sunlight.
For the 7-day forecast in Salt Lake City: Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a high of 73 degrees and a low of 52. Thursday: Cloudy skies, expect highs around 74 degrees and a low of 47. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high reaching 56 degrees and a low of 41. Saturday: Rain and snow showers, cooler temperatures with a high of 46 degrees and a low of 35. Sunday: Showers continue into the evening, with a daytime high of 53 degrees and a low of 41. Monday: Rain mixed with snow showers, the temperature will peak at 55 degrees, the low at 38. Tuesday: More rain and snow showers are anticipated, with a high of 44 degrees and a chilly low of 32.