Clear skies and soaring temperatures are making Phoenix the place to enjoy the sun! Get the full forecast from Meteorologist Amy Freeze and plan your week with confidence.

Greetings from Meteorologist Amy Freeze with your detailed weather outlook for Phoenix and the Southwest region. This week promises beautiful sunny days with clear skies. Temperatures will sizzle, particularly in Phoenix where they’re projected to hit 100 degrees. Stay tuned as we navigate through the week with potential rain in Northern California and continued sunny conditions in Arizona. Don’t forget to check your local forecasts and stay prepared for shifting weather patterns. For more detailed information, visit our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/
On the Southwest Regional Radar, we see light rain showers moving inland around Redding in Northern California. Meanwhile, Reno is experiencing some precipitation, adding moisture to the otherwise dry atmosphere. Ely, Nevada, is seeing snow, bringing a wintry touch to the area. In contrast, the skies over San Francisco and the Central Valley, including Fresno and Bakersfield, are clear. Los Angeles and the Southland continue to enjoy more mild conditions without any significant weather disturbances. Flagstaff is under cloudy skies with the potential for snow showers later.
Start your Thursday morning in Phoenix with clear skies and a stable temperature of 70 degrees by 8 A.M. The sun shines brightly as you move into the 10 A.M. hour, maintaining 70 degrees with an east-southeast wind at a gentle 6 miles per hour. By noon, temperatures rise to a warm 81 degrees under sunny skies.
High temperatures for tomorrow in the Southwest are shaping up to be quite warm, largely influenced by a broad high-pressure system parked over the region. In Southern California, Los Angeles is set to reach a high of 72 degrees, while San Diego will also see similar numbers at 72 degrees. Further inland, Fresno is heating up to a notable 81 degrees, and Bakersfield will warm to 82 degrees. As we move to Nevada, Las Vegas will be hot, hitting 91 degrees, while Ely reaches a more mild 72 degrees. Up north, Reno will see temperatures around 70 degrees. In Arizona, Phoenix is on track to sizzle with an impressive high of 100 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year, while Flagstaff remains cooler at 73 degrees.
On the Southwest futurecast, anticipate sunny skies for Arizona, maintaining the warm and dry conditions we’ve been experiencing. Coastal California faces more active weather. Northern California sees consistent rounds of rain affecting the valleys starting Friday into Saturday, causing potential for slick roads. The San Bernardino Valley continues to receive intermittent showers with heavy downpours possible. This could lead to treacherous driving through mountain passes. Keep an eye out for shifting weather patterns as systems move inland over the weekend.
The UV index in Phoenix is high, marked at 8 for both Friday and Saturday, indicating a burn time of about 17 minutes in direct sunlight.
For the Phoenix 7 Day Outlook, Tuesday: Expect clear skies with a high reaching 101 degrees and a low of 69 degrees. Wednesday: Enjoy partly cloudy conditions, with the temperature peaking at 94 degrees and cooling to 71 at night. Thursday: Mostly cloudy weather prevails, highs will reach 94 degrees and dip to 69 degrees overnight. Friday: Clear skies dominate again with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Saturday: The trend of clear skies continues, seeing a high of 96 degrees during the day and 66 degrees as overnight lows. Sunday: Clear conditions hold steady, with temperatures reaching 92 degrees and a nighttime low of 66 degrees. Monday: Wrap up the week with mostly clear skies, temperatures peaking at 90 degrees and settling at 64 degrees as the sun goes down. Enjoy the sunny days ahead!