Meteorologist Amy Freeze highlights the weather trends in Phoenix with clear skies dominating the weekly outlook. Expected peak temperatures might touch the 90s.

In Phoenix this week, expect a consistent pattern of clear skies with soaring temperatures as detailed by Meteorologist Amy Freeze. With highs peaking at 91 degrees, city residents can look forward to a week filled with warmth and sunshine. The nightly lows will maintain comfortable temperatures in the low 60s. The extended forecast includes mild conditions with partly cloudy skies by the end of the week, ensuring pleasant evenings for all outdoor activities. A look at the Southwest regional radar shows a significant weather pattern shaping up. Rain is moving into California, with San Francisco and surrounding areas experiencing light to moderate showers. Northward, Redding is also seeing some rain activity, which extends up towards the Oregon border. Ely is under mostly cloudy skies as the rain bands are not yet reaching there. The areas around Las Vegas and Salt Lake City remain dry and clear.
In Phoenix, afternoon temperatures climb from 79 degrees at 4 PM to 82 degrees by 6 PM, with continued warmth through 8 PM. Winds will shift slightly from the west-northwest at 3 to 5 miles per hour.
This afternoon, high temperatures in the Southwest region are climbing. Las Vegas is heating up to 84 degrees, matching Phoenix, which is also forecasted for a cozy 84. In California, Bakersfield is looking warm at 84 degrees, while further along the coast, San Diego will reach a milder 72. Temperatures will be cooler in San Francisco at 63 degrees, highlighting a significant coastal contrast. Flagstaff will see a brisk 61 degrees, especially for those in the higher elevations.
Tonight, the Southwest is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures. Flagstaff will see a chilly low of 34 degrees, while Ely plunges to a frigid 28 degrees. Las Vegas is expected to cool off to 61, and Phoenix will stay warmer at 63. Over in San Diego, temperatures will dip down to 54 degrees, alongside Los Angeles, also at 54. Expect San Francisco to round out the region’s lows with a mild 50 degrees.
Tomorrow, the Southwest is set to experience above-average temperatures. Phoenix will peak at a hot 91 degrees, while Las Vegas will see a high of 86, marking a warm day for both cities. Bakersfield is expected to reach 88 degrees, while Fresno will also hit 86, showcasing consistent warmth across the region. San Diego and Los Angeles will remain milder, with highs of 70 degrees each.
A high-pressure system dominates the Southwest tomorrow, bringing clear and sunny skies across the desert areas, with temperatures rising to the mid-80s. Along the California coast, anticipate several rounds of rain from early morning, potentially leading to slick roads. Northern California might experience heavier rainfall in the valleys, impacting commute times. The San Bernardino area could see significant showers, prompting caution over mountain passes.
The UV index in Phoenix will be very high at 9 on both Sunday and Monday, with a burn time of about 15 minutes.