Tonight’s the night to gaze at stars with a clear view over Los Angeles, coupled with an exciting Southwest weather update from Amy Freeze.

Hello, Los Angeles! Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with a detailed look at your evening forecast and intriguing weather developments across the Southwest. From serene skies in LA to mixed precipitation near Reno and rain pushing towards Central valleys, the weather is as varied as it is fascinating. Expect a picturesque evening for stargazing or a cozy night in as weather systems shift dramatically across the region. Tune into my blog for all your weather insights and updates!
The regional radar for the Southwest on April 1st, 2025, reveals a dynamic weather scenario. Currently, Northern California is experiencing active weather with rain showers pushing inland from the Pacific Ocean, particularly around the Redding area. These rain showers are moving toward the central valleys, providing much-needed precipitation. In higher elevations, such as near Reno, there’s a mix of rain and snow, with a clear transition to snow in areas farther east towards the Wasatch Front. This could bring a fresh blanket of snow to mountain ranges, with the mix of rain and snow indicating varying elevation impacts. Southern Nevada, around Las Vegas, remains dry with no significant weather activity. Central regions like Fresno and Bakersfield are experiencing scattered rain showers, offering a welcome reprieve from dry conditions. Southern California, including San Diego, is seeing only light drizzle in the vicinity. Residents in Flagstaff should anticipate cooler temperatures with potential for snow showers due to incoming systems. Phoenix is staying dry under clear skies.
For Los Angeles this evening, expect partly cloudy skies transitioning to mostly cloudy by midnight. Temperatures will ease from 62 degrees at 8 PM to a cooler 55 degrees by midnight. Winds will shift from a westerly direction at 14 miles per hour, calming to 8 miles per hour as the evening progresses.
Tonight in the Southwest, we’re looking at some chilly low temperatures. Ely, Nevada will plummet to a frigid 21 degrees. Over in Flagstaff expect a low of 22 degrees, while Cedar City is forecasted to dip to 25. Las Vegas will experience a more moderate low of 43 degrees. Moving southward, Bakersfield and San Francisco will see temperatures resting at 45 degrees. San Diego will have a comfortable low of 50 degrees.
In the Southwest region for tomorrow, expect some interesting highs as weather patterns shift. Phoenix will warm up to a comfortable 64 degrees, while Las Vegas is set for a high of 57 degrees. Farther north, Bakersfield gets up to 61 degrees, and Fresno sees a high of 61 degrees as well, consistent with seasonal averages. San Francisco is looking at a cool 59 degrees. Ely, Nevada is notably cooler, struggling to reach just 37 degrees due to lingering cloud cover.
Expect an active weather pattern across the Southwest tomorrow. Rain showers are anticipated from Northern California into Nevada, bringing much-needed moisture to the region. Meanwhile, the Sierra Nevada could see heavy mountain snow, causing slippery travel conditions over the passes. A system moving through Southern California may bring scattered showers, though the San Diego area remains largely dry. Temperatures will be cooler, particularly in California, with highs in the low 60s. As the upper-level system progresses eastward, parts of Arizona could experience isolated thunderstorms by late afternoon.
The UV index in Los Angeles will reach a high of 7 on Tuesday, with sun exposure risks leading to a burn time of about 20 minutes. On Wednesday, the index increases to 8, so take extra precautions outdoors, as the burn time shortens to just 17 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Los Angeles: Tuesday: Partly cloudy with a high around 63 degrees and a low of 47 degrees. Wednesday: Mostly clear skies, warming up to 64 degrees during the day. Thursday: Partly cloudy with temperatures reaching 63 degrees and a low of 47 overnight. Friday: Expect mostly clear conditions with a high of 63 degrees and a low of 49. Saturday: Mostly sunny, warming up to 66 degrees, with a nighttime low of 51. Sunday: A partly cloudy day, with temperatures peaking at 72 degrees and falling to 54 at night. Monday: Partly cloudy to finish the week, with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 54.