Experience the unique weather patterns of the Southwest! Amy Freeze gives a tour from sunny Los Angeles to snowy Flagstaff and beyond. Detailed insights inside.

Welcome to our detailed exploration of the Southwest’s weather, featuring Meteorologist Amy Freeze. This post delves into the varied climate conditions from city to city—whether it’s the persistent dryness in Las Vegas or the chilly breezes in Flagstaff. Engage with our analysis on how these patterns affect local life and what to expect in the coming days. For in-depth daily updates, be sure to follow the forecast link attached. In the Southwest region, the radar shows a fascinating mix of weather conditions. Up in the north, Redding and Reno are experiencing a fair share of rain, suggesting wet conditions in these areas. Moving southwards, Cedars City is under a layer of cloud cover with some rain showers making their way through, indicating a soggy evening for Utah’s southwestern area. The famous Las Vegas, however, remains dry and clear, showing no signs of precipitation tonight. Shifting focus to California, rain is making its inland journey, particularly targeting regions like Fresno and Bakersfield, which are welcoming showers that could bring relief to drought-affected areas. San Francisco continues to experience rain, maintaining its moist climate. In the Southwest corner, cities like Los Angeles and San Diego are enjoying a calm, dry spell with some cloud coverage, leaving room for pleasant coastal breezes. Meanwhile, Flagstaff in Arizona has a chilly air hovering, with light snow showers creating a picturesque winter scene.
In Los Angeles this afternoon, temperatures start off at 74 degrees by 3 PM. Expect partly cloudy skies with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest at 6 miles per hour. By 5 PM, temperatures dip to 71 degrees with similar wind conditions. As the afternoon draws to a close, temperatures further decrease to 68 degrees by 7 PM, maintaining the partly cloudy conditions and a south-southwest wind at 7 miles per hour.
In Southwest today Phoenix gets quite warm with a high reaching 99 degrees, while Las Vegas is also feeling the heat at 90 degrees. Meanwhile, in Southern California, Los Angeles will see a pleasant high of 75 degrees, and San Diego is slightly cooler with a high of 72 degrees. Heading farther north, Fresno climbs to a warm 88 degrees, and Bakersfield is even toastier with a high of 92 degrees. Overall, expect plenty of sunshine as warm air dominates the region.
Tonight in the Southwest, we’re seeing a notable drop in temperatures as cold air pushes through the region. Moving south, Cedar City will drop to 48 degrees, while Las Vegas stays a bit warmer at 63 degrees. Flagstaff will be one of the coldest spots, hitting a brisk 39 degrees. Bakersfield is forecasted to see a low of 56 degrees, with Los Angeles not far behind at 53. San Diego will stay mild at 54 degrees, while Phoenix wraps up the night at a warm 65 degrees.
High temperatures across the Southwest tomorrow are looking quite warm. In Las Vegas, expect a high of 91 degrees, which is well above average for this time of year. Cedar City will also warm up nicely with a high of 72 degrees. Meanwhile, Phoenix is forecasted to surge to 93 degrees, making it one of the hottest spots in the region. Over in California, Fresno is looking at a high of 83 degrees, while Bakersfield will be slightly warmer at 84 degrees. Los Angeles is cooler, with a high around 64 degrees, reflecting a more mild coastal influence. Up north in San Francisco, temperatures will be much lower at 61 degrees.
“On the Southwest futurecast, anticipate predominantly dry and sunny conditions across the desert regions, while coastal areas and parts of Northern California engage with a wetter scenario. Tuesday into Wednesday, expect periodic rounds of valley rain in Northern California, with the San Bernardino Valley experiencing bursts of showers and potential heavy rain. This rainfall could create tricky driving and slick conditions, particularly over mountain passes.”
The UV index in Los Angeles will be high on Tuesday with a value of 7, which means a burn time of about 20 minutes in direct sunlight. On Wednesday, expect a moderate UV index of 6, with a slightly longer burn time of approximately 23 minutes.