Catch up with Amy Freeze for the latest weather updates in Los Angeles and the broader Southwest region. From sunny spells to welcome showers, we’ve got your forecast covered!

Welcome to your definitive guide to Los Angeles’ dynamic weather scene! Meteorologist Amy Freeze guides you through the complex weather patterns, from scattered showers in Northern California to the sunny skies in LA, and hints of snow in the higher elevations. Get ready for a week of weather surprises and prepare effectively with our daily breakdown. Don’t miss detailed temperature trends, UV index warnings, and safety precautions for fluctuating conditions. Stay informed and enjoy the beauty of the season responsibly! The Regional Radar shows showers advancing inland from the Pacific, gracing the northern California coast with much-needed rainfall. Rain showers extend from Redding to San Francisco, providing relief to central California. Fresno and Bakersfield are also experiencing rain, which extends into the Sierra Nevadas, where it transitions into snow at the higher elevations. Areas like Las Vegas and San Diego enjoy dry conditions under partially cloudy skies, offering a pleasant respite from any precipitation. Phoenix remains in the clear with mild temperatures. Flagstaff is under light snow showers, while Cedar City experiences a mix of rain and snow, indicating a wintry blend in the region.
In Los Angeles, the afternoon temperatures are climbing to 68 degrees by 4 PM with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest at 6 mph. As we move into the early evening, expect temperatures at 66 degrees by 6 PM with winds picking up slightly to 9 mph. The skies remain sunny and pleasant. By 8 PM, temperatures will hover around 68 degrees again with mostly sunny skies and a steady wind at 8 mph from the south-southwest.
Let’s take a look at today’s high temperatures across the Southwest region. In Las Vegas, it’s a pleasant day with a high reaching 70 degrees. Over in Phoenix, you’ll find a warmer afternoon as temps soar to 72 degrees. In Southern California, expect highs of 70 degrees in Los Angeles and 66 degrees in San Diego, creating a mild coastal breeze. Up in Bakersfield, temperatures rise to 72 degrees, while Fresno enjoys a similar high at 72 degrees as well.
Ely will be particularly cold, with a low of 23 degrees. Flagstaff isn’t far behind, also hitting 23. Cedar City will see a low of 28 degrees. Las Vegas will remain relatively mild at 50 degrees, while Bakersfield registers at 50 as well. Moving towards California, San Francisco will experience lows around 48 degrees, and temperatures in Fresno will match that.
Tomorrow, the Southwest is looking at some pleasantly warm high temperatures as we transition deeper into spring. In California, San Diego is set for a high of 72 degrees, while Los Angeles joins the trend with a pleasant 77 degrees. Moving north, San Francisco can expect a cooler 68 degrees. Heading inland, the temperatures climb, with Fresno reaching 79 degrees and Bakersfield also tapping into those warmer readings with highs around 79 degrees. Las Vegas will enjoy a high of 75 degrees, staying comfortably warm. Looking a bit farther east, Phoenix is projected to reach a high of 79 degrees as well. Ely remains cooler at 54 degrees, with Cedar City lagging even further behind at just 52 degrees.
A frontal system is moving across the Southwest, bringing varied weather conditions. Starting in northern Arizona into New Mexico, expect rain showers, with precipitation likely tapering off by the afternoon. The higher elevations, such as the Flagstaff area, may see snow mixed in through early morning hours. Gusty winds accompany the system and could lead to rough travel conditions in exposed areas and mountain passes. For southern Arizona into the Sonoran Desert, it’s a mix of sunshine and clouds with mild temperatures in the low 70s. Keep an eye on the development of isolated thunderstorms late afternoon into the night for areas further colorado.
The UV index in Los Angeles is high at 8 for both Friday and Saturday, suggesting you’ll want to be extra cautious. With a burn time of just 17 minutes.