Get your evening weather forecast straight from Meteorologist Amy Freeze. Discover what clear skies mean for Phoenix tonight and peek into this week’s temperature shifts across the Southwest.

Phoenix Evening News – 05/13/2025 Meteorologist Amy Freeze gives a comprehensive view of today’s clear skies in Phoenix, Southwest’s varying weather conditions including light snow around Salt Lake City and rain in Northern California. Detailed temperature readings for Phoenix and surrounding cities tonight, coupled with a seven-day forecast, provide everything you need to plan ahead. Interested in learning more? Visit our detailed blog post at https://amyfreeze.ai/ for extended coverage and forecasts.
In the Southwest, we’re seeing a few weather systems in action. Light snow is impacting areas near Salt Lake City and extending into Ely. California is experiencing rain showers primarily along the northern regions, especially near Redding. Light rain is also affecting parts of Fresno and extending towards Bakersfield. Elsewhere, cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Diego maintain dry conditions with clear skies.
This evening in Phoenix, enjoy mostly sunny skies turning clear by nightfall. Temperatures start at 86 degrees at 9 PM, cooling to 79 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will shift from the west-southwest at 17 miles per hour down to 8 miles per hour.
Tonight in the Southwest, temperatures are set to drop significantly. Ely, Nevada, will feel the chill with a low of just 29 degrees—one of the coldest spots in the region. Flagstaff, Arizona, also joins the freeze club at 29 degrees. Farther south, Las Vegas will see a milder low of 60 degrees, while Los Angeles remains comfortable at 53.
High temperatures in Las Vegas are expected at 81 degrees. In Southern California, Bakersfield and Fresno are also both expected to hit 81 degrees, and Los Angeles will reach 69 degrees. San Diego will have a pleasant day with a high of 70 degrees. San Francisco will be cooler at 66 degrees.
A low-pressure system intensifies over the Southwest, with the possibility of severe weather Tuesday into Thursday. Expect scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain in Southern California, extending into Arizona and New Mexico by the afternoon. Snowfall is possible in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Temperatures will dip below normal as a cold front sweeps through, bringing cooler conditions. Stay alert for potential flooding in low-lying areas.
The UV index in Phoenix will soar to an extreme level of 10 on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a burn time of just 12 minutes if you’re out in the sun.
For the Phoenix 7 Day Outlook, Tuesday: Look for mostly clear skies with a warm high of 90 degrees and a low around 64. Wednesday: Expect clear conditions with temperatures rising to 86 degrees, cooling down to 63 overnight. Thursday: Another clear day on the horizon with a high reaching 92 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Friday: Partly cloudy skies will emerge, with the mercury climbing to 95 degrees before dipping to a low of 68. Saturday: Partly cloudy again, with temperatures peaking at 94 degrees and a low at 68. Sunday: More clouds in store, still reaching a comfortable high of 87 degrees with a nighttime low of 66. Monday: The week concludes with clear skies, maintaining a high of around 87 degrees and a low of 67.