Dive into this week’s weather as Amy Freeze highlights the key changes across the Southwest, from showers in Northern California to the sunny outlook in Phoenix.

Hello Los Angeles and Southwest residents! This is your meteorologist, Amy Freeze, with a detailed look at this week’s weather conditions across our vibrant region. From the needed rain in Northern California to the chilly evenings in Flagstaff, each day brings something new. Join me as we prepare for upcoming thunderstorms and enjoy milder sunny days. Don’t forget to check the UV index ratings; stay protected under the sun. For more information, visit our dedicated blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/ A band of rain showers is sweeping across Northern California, from Redding down towards Fresno, bringing much-needed moisture to the region. Over in Nevada, areas like Ely and Cedar City are experiencing isolated rain showers. Clouds are sprawling over Las Vegas, though it remains dry for now. In Arizona, Flagstaff is also seeing some light rain activity. The rest of the Southwest, including Phoenix and Los Angeles, remains under clear skies.
Cloudy skies will persist through the afternoon in Los Angeles with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees by 4 PM, slightly increasing to 61 degrees by 6 PM. Winds will remain steady from the south at 7 miles per hour. As we move into the evening at 8 PM, expect temperatures to settle back to 60 degrees with continued cloudiness.
We’re seeing a variety of temperatures across the Southwest today. In Las Vegas, expect a pleasant high of 71 degrees, while Phoenix will be a bit warmer, reaching 78 degrees under sunny skies. Bakersfield enjoys a comfortable 72 degrees, contrasting with cooler conditions in Los Angeles where temperatures peak at 62 degrees. Farther north, Fresno warms up to 73 degrees, and San Francisco sits at 67 degrees. Flagstaff remains on the chillier side with a high of just 53 degrees.
Tonight Las Vegas will cool down to 59 degrees, while Flagstaff is expecting a chilly low of 32 degrees, right at freezing. Phoenix will remain milder at 60 degrees, but it’s getting colder in Cedar City with a predicted low of 40. Keep an eye on Ely, where temperatures plummet to a brisk 30 degrees.
Tomorrow, the Southwest will experience above-average temperatures, with many areas feeling quite warm for early May. Phoenix is set to reach a high of 71 degrees, while Las Vegas will see similar warmth at 66 degrees. On the western side, Bakersfield will warm up to 84 degrees, and Fresno is expecting a comfortable 82. Coastal cities like Los Angeles also enjoy pleasant highs around 66 degrees, with San Diego slightly cooler at 65. In contrast, higher elevations like Flagstaff will remain much cooler at just 44 degrees.
A cold front will push through the Southwest tomorrow, sparking scattered thunderstorms from Arizona into Nevada in the late afternoon. Be on the lookout for gusty winds and isolated heavy downpours, particularly around Las Vegas and southern Utah. Higher terrain in northern Arizona might see a quick burst of light snowfall, so travelers should be cautious over mountain passes. As the front moves through, look for cooler temperatures in the 60s and 70s, with drier conditions settling in by late evening.
The UV index in Los Angeles today is forecasted to be moderate at 6, suggesting you could sunburn in approximately 23 minutes under direct sunlight. On Monday, the UV index rises to 8, indicating a stronger sun with a quicker burn time of about 17 minutes.