Morning Glow and Desert Heat: A Southwest Weather Snapshot
By
Amy Freeze
Bright mornings in Salt Lake City, rainy prospects in California, and a heatwave across the deserts—your comprehensive weather roundup for the Southwest.
A sunny start in Salt Lake with variable temperatures around the Southwest—catch your full forecast for a perfect beginning to your day.
Welcome to your morning weather update! Salt Lake City will start the day with pleasant sunshine as temperatures gradually climb from cool beginnings to comfortable midday warmth. Across the Southwest, cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix brace for scorching highs, while coastal California prepares for light showers. Also, be mindful of the UV index reaching 9 in Salt Lake—sun protection is a must! Dive deeper into the conditions expected over the next seven days, full of climate contrasts.
The Southwest region is experiencing a mix of sun and clouds. A few isolated light rain showers are moving into Fresno, providing some much needed moisture, while the skies over Los Angeles remain predominantly clear. Ely is seeing some cloud cover, but precipitation is not expected in this area today. San Diego and Las Vegas continue to enjoy dry conditions with plenty of sunshine.
Tomorrow morning in Salt Lake City starts off mostly sunny with temperatures rising from 60 degrees at 8 AM to 66 degrees by noon. A gentle northwest breeze at 4 miles per hour in the early morning increases slightly to 8 miles per hour by midday.
Tomorrow in Phoenix, expect scorching temperatures reaching 106 degrees, significantly above average for this time of year. Las Vegas will be hot as well, with a high of 98 degrees, maintaining its typical summer warmth. Moving to California, Bakersfield and Fresno will both see highs around 82 degrees, contributing to a warm trend across the region. San Diego will be a bit cooler with a high of 69 degrees.
A warm and sunny day is on tap for Southwest tomorrow, with temperatures reaching into the high 90s. The desert regions will experience clear skies, but coastal areas in California face incoming moisture. Expect scattered showers in Northern California starting late evening. Southern California can anticipate light rain, particularly in the San Bernardino Valley.
Salt Lake City can expect a UV index of 9 on both Friday and Saturday, indicating very high exposure levels. Under clear conditions, you can experience a burn in about 15 minutes.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Salt Lake City:
Friday: Enjoy clear and sunny conditions with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 55 degrees.
Saturday: Temperatures cool down with mostly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 74 degrees and a low of 45 degrees.
Sunday: Skies remain mostly clear, and you can expect a high of 66 degrees and a low of 45 degrees.
Monday: The skies turn partly cloudy, bringing a high of 76 degrees and a low of 53 degrees.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy conditions persist with a high temperature of 82 degrees and a low of 58 degrees.
Wednesday: The sun shines bright with clear skies, achieving a daytime high of 86 degrees and a low of 60 degrees.
Thursday: Mostly clear skies dominate the day, reaching a high of 93 degrees and a low of 64 degrees.