Catch up on the latest weather trends in Los Angeles and the Southwest. From scattered showers to blazing sun, know what to expect and how to prepare.

Today in Los Angeles, enjoy partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching up to 77 degrees. As we expand our view to the Southwest, the weather varies significantly—from snow showers affecting Reno to a scorching 107 degrees in Phoenix. Tonight, the region cools down slightly, with varying overnight temperatures. The week ahead promises a mix of cloudy and clear days, with persistent warm and dry conditions ideal for outdoor activities. Be alert for possible flash floods in New Mexico and coastal fogs in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. On today’s regional radar for the Southwest, clear skies dominate much of California, bringing sunshine to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Sierra Nevada is experiencing scattered snow showers, affecting areas like Reno. Light rain is moving into the Las Vegas area, offering a brief relief from the dry conditions. Flagstaff sees cloudy conditions with light rain, while Phoenix enjoys dry weather under partly cloudy skies.
Afternoon temperatures in Los Angeles will reach up to 77 degrees. Winds will be gentle, coming from the south-southwest at around 7 to 8 miles per hour. Expect mostly sunny skies as you go about your afternoon.
Today in the Southwest, temperatures are heating up significantly. Las Vegas is sizzling with a high of 104 degrees, while Phoenix is even warmer at 107 degrees. Moving west, Los Angeles sees a pleasant high of 77 degrees, contrasting sharply with the inland heat where Bakersfield and Fresno both hit 100 degrees. In San Francisco, it’s a cooler 64, providing a refreshing break from the extreme temperatures elsewhere in the region. Flagstaff remains mild at 79 degrees, contributing to the variety in today’s weather across the Southwest.
Tonight, Las Vegas will see a low of 80 degrees, while Phoenix remains warm at 84. San Diego cools down to 63 degrees, and Los Angeles drops to 62. In the northern areas, San Francisco will experience a low of 56 degrees, and Fresno will be slightly cooler at 65.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect sweltering highs reaching 107 degrees, while Las Vegas will be just slightly cooler at 104. Bakersfield is forecasted to hit 100 degrees, and Fresno will reach a scorching 101. Meanwhile, San Diego will benefit from coastal breezes with a high of 75, significantly milder than the inland areas.
Warm and dry conditions will persist across the desert Southwest through Sunday, with temperatures continuing to climb, making it ideal for outdoor activities in areas such as southern Arizona and southern California. However, residents along the California coast should brace for a different scenario as a system brings showers and cooler temperatures, especially over the northern regions, by tomorrow evening. Spotty thunderstorms could develop late Sunday, primarily affecting parts of Nevada and Arizona, potentially bringing gusty winds and lightning. Santa Barbara and Los Angeles may experience some coastal fog in the early morning but should clear up by midday. Be prepared for possible flash flooding in northeastern New Mexico due to rapid rainfall associated with scattered storm cells.
Los Angeles faces a blazing UV index of 11 this Saturday, with a burn time of just 11 minutes under the sun. Similarly, Sunday keeps the high UV intensity at 11, maintaining the quick burn rate.