Catch the latest Southwest weather trends with Amy Freeze as she breaks down the evening climate, from cloudy skies to temperature dips.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze guides you through this detailed forecast for Salt Lake City and the Southwest. Discover conditions ranging from isolated showers to clear, star-filled nights. Learn about temperature highs and lows across significant cities and what meteorological surprises await in your town. Plus, essential tips on handling varying UV indices throughout the week.
Rain showers are dotting the Southwest, with scattered precipitation stretching mainly across central California, from Fresno down to Bakersfield. Moving east, light showers are observed in the deserts surrounding Las Vegas, with dry conditions prevailing in the city itself. The Sierra Nevada, especially around Reno, remains dry today, while isolated showers near Ely are wrapping up. The coastal areas from San Francisco to Los Angeles are not experiencing significant rain, offering dry, clear conditions. Over in Arizona, cities like Phoenix are under clear skies, with Flagstaff seeing just a hint of cloud cover without current precipitation.
This evening in Salt Lake City, the skies will remain clear with temperatures beginning at 89 degrees at 9 PM. Winds shift from northwest at 7 mph at 9 PM to northeast at 5 mph by 11 PM, continuing to an east-southeast flow at 7 mph by 1 AM. As the night progresses, temperatures will cool down to 81 degrees at 11 PM and further to 75 degrees by 1 AM.
Tonight Las Vegas will see a low of 53 degrees, while Phoenix will reach 71. Flagstaff is forecasted to be much chillier at 46 degrees, making it one of the coldest spots in the region. Bakersfield will settle at a mild 65 degrees, and San Diego will cool down to 63. San Francisco is expected to drop to 51 degrees, contributing to a brisk night overall.
Tomorrow Phoenix hits a warm 85 degrees, while Las Vegas soars to 95. In California, Fresno reaches a scorching 100 degrees, and Bakersfield isn’t far behind at 101. San Diego enjoys a milder high of 77 degrees, and further north, San Francisco experiences cooler temperatures at 61 degrees.
The Southwest regional forecast highlights a clear and mostly sunny day ahead. Expect mild temperatures across Arizona with highs reaching the upper 80s. Southern California may encounter isolated showers, especially over the coastal regions. The region remains dry overall, but mountain regions could see increased winds, making for a cooler evening. There are currently no severe weather risks anticipated for the next 24 to 48 hours.
In Salt Lake City, Saturday brings a UV index of 8, classified as very high, with a burn time of 17 minutes in direct sunlight. For Sunday, the UV index climbs to 9, so expect an even quicker burn time of about 15 minutes.
For the 7-day outlook in Salt Lake City: Saturday: Clear skies with a high of 90 degrees, cooling to 64 at night. Sunday: Cloudy conditions with temperatures reaching 91 degrees and a low of 64. Monday: Partly cloudy as the temperature peaks at 77 degrees and dips to 54. Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine expected, with a high of 76 degrees and an overnight low of 53. Wednesday: Mostly clear skies, with a high around 77 degrees and a low near 55. Thursday: Expect partly cloudy skies with warm temperatures reaching 81 degrees and a low of 59 at night. Friday: Mostly clear conditions with a delightful high of 84 degrees and a low of 61.