Join Amy Freeze as she delves into the weather dynamics across the Southwest. From sunny cities to snowy highs, get all your weather updates in one place.

Hello, weather enthusiasts! Amy Freeze here with a detailed breakdown of this week’s weather across the Southwest. From the warmth of Phoenix to the unexpected snowfall in Cedar City, stay prepared for any weather with our insights. For full details, visit the blog at: https://amyfreeze.ai/southwest-weather-dynamics-amy-freeze A cold front is pushing through the Southwest, bringing a mix of weather conditions across the region. Cedar City and Ely are experiencing cold rain and even snow showers at higher elevations. Light rain is spreading across Reno and Fresno, with more substantial showers over the San Francisco Bay Area. Bakersfield remains in the clear for now, but clouds are building to the west. In contrast, San Diego and Los Angeles are enjoying clear skies.
Temperatures in Phoenix this afternoon will reach 82 degrees by 3 p.m., climbing to 84 degrees by 5 p.m., and remain steady into the early evening. Expect sunny skies with light winds from the west-southwest at 6 miles per hour, increasing to 10 miles per hour later.
In the Southwest today, we’re seeing quite a range in high temperatures. Phoenix is reaching a warm 86 degrees, while Las Vegas enjoys a pleasant 83. Over in Bakersfield, expect a high of 84 degrees, contrasting with cooler temps in San Diego at 69 degrees. Further north, San Francisco will only hit 61 degrees, showing a significant drop compared to the warmer interior regions. Flagstaff remains on the chilly side at 53 degrees as well, due to higher elevation.
Tonight in the Southwest, temperatures will dip significantly, particularly in Ely, where a cold 30 degrees is expected. Flagstaff will also see a chilly low of 36 degrees. Las Vegas maintains a milder 67 degrees, while Cedar City will drop to 42. In Southern California, lows will be relatively warm, with Los Angeles and San Diego both expecting 55 degrees.
Bakersfield will reach a warm 86 degrees, while Fresno is forecasted to hit 85 degrees. In Las Vegas, expect a high of 87 degrees, accompanied by sunny skies. The valley in Phoenix will see a toasty 91 degrees, reinforcing the warm trend. San Francisco will remain cooler at 63 degrees, illustrating some regional variation in temperatures.
A cold front is advancing into the Southwest, bringing a notable shift in weather patterns. Expect a round of rain showers from northern Arizona into New Mexico by midday tomorrow. Temperatures will drop slightly behind the front, cooling down the region’s typically warm afternoon highs. Be prepared for gusty winds accompanying these showers, especially in higher elevations.
The UV index in Phoenix will be very high at 9 on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with a burn time of about 15 minutes.