Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you this week’s weather forecast for Phoenix and the Southwest, with essential travel tips and safety precautions due to varying weather conditions.

In this comprehensive overview, Amy Freeze delves into the daily and nightly weather patterns of Phoenix and the broader Southwest region. Learn about the latest on temperature trends, potential rain in coastal California, and the UV index’s alarming reach. Moreover, Amy provides practical advice for navigating these changing conditions, ensuring your week is both safe and enjoyable. Stay tuned for more detailed daily insights!
Scattered showers are moving across the Salt Lake City area in the northern part of the Southwest region, creating some precipitation near Cedar City and Ely. Flagstaff is exhibiting some cloud cover as a low-pressure system moves through. In contrast, California is relatively dry, including the larger urban areas of Los Angeles and San Francisco, though coastal San Diego has a light marine layer. Reno, Bakersfield, and Fresno are experiencing clear conditions, allowing for mild weather. Las Vegas and Phoenix are staying dry, with skies clear over the desert landscape.
Expect a warm start in Phoenix tomorrow morning with temperatures climbing from 80 degrees at 8 AM to 90 degrees by noon. Early morning skies will be mostly clear, transitioning to mostly sunny conditions by 10 AM. A gentle breeze from the east will start at 8 mph, increasing to 10 mph and then to 13 mph from the east-southeast by noon. Clouds will begin to scatter in as we approach midday, creating a partly cloudy sky.
High temperatures in Las Vegas hit a high of 92 degrees. In California, Bakersfield warms up to 79 degrees, with Los Angeles forecasted at a comfortable 68 degrees. San Diego will enjoy a pleasant 69 degrees.
Tomorrow in California, coastal and northern areas will see periodic rain showers, especially throughout the day, leading to increased caution for travelers. The chance of snow arises over higher elevations later in the day as cooler air settles in, which could impact mountain travel. While the majority of the Southwest remains dry, temperatures trend cooler by a few degrees, maintaining comfort without the risk of severe weather. As this mild system moves through, anticipate calmer and clearer weather ahead transitioning into mid-week.
The UV index in Phoenix is very high at 8 today, with a potential burn time of about 17 minutes in direct sunlight. As we move into Monday, it jumps to an extreme level of 10, reducing the burn time to just 12 minutes!
Sunday: Expect a sizzling day with partly cloudy skies and a high of 104 degrees, cooling down to 77 degrees in the evening. Monday: A bit cooler but still warm with partly cloudy conditions, reaching a high of 101 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Tuesday: The heat continues with partly cloudy skies and a high of 92 degrees, dropping to 64 degrees at night. Wednesday: Mostly clear day, a touch cooler, with temperatures peaking at 87 degrees and a night low of 64 degrees. Thursday: Sun dominates the skies with a high climbing back to 92 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Friday: Clear and warm as the temperatures rise to 95 degrees during the day and 69 degrees overnight. Saturday: More clear skies ahead, maintaining a high of 95 degrees with a low of 69 degrees.