Dive into the latest weather forecast for the Southwest, featuring meteorologist Amy Freeze. From clear skies to storm alerts, get prepared with all the essential updates.

Greetings from meteorologist Amy Freeze with an essential update on the Southwest’s weather! This region is experiencing a range of conditions, from light rains in Southern California to clear skies in Salt Lake City. Prepare for a significant change as storm systems approach, bringing potential showers and cooler temperatures. Stay tuned and stay safe as we navigate these dynamic weather patterns together. For detailed daily updates, visit our blog. Cloud cover and precipitation are affecting parts of the Southwest as we glance at our regional radar. Southeast California is experiencing light rain moving inland, extending towards Arizona. This system is providing some much-needed rainfall relief to the desert area. Moving north, Reno is under cloudy skies, but rain hasn’t reached the ground just yet. Salt Lake City and Cedar City are experiencing clear conditions. Down south, Los Angeles and San Diego also enjoy more mild conditions with minimal cloud cover.
In Salt Lake City, the afternoon forecast brings sunny skies with temperatures rising from 61 degrees at 4 PM to 64 degrees by 6 PM and holding steady into the evening. Expect a northwesterly wind at 9 miles per hour, calming to 8 miles per hour while maintaining the sunny conditions throughout the afternoon.
Here’s a look at today’s high temperatures across the Southwest region. In Phoenix, we’re hitting a sizzling 95 degrees, making it the warmest spot in the region. Las Vegas isn’t too far behind, with a high reaching 88 degrees. Cedar City warms to 70. Over in California, Bakersfield sees a high of 90 degrees, and the coastal city of San Diego is more mild at 66 degrees. Meanwhile, on the Central Coast, Fresno warms up to 88 degrees and San Francisco is cooler at 68.
Tonight in the Southwest, we can expect a significant chill settling in as temperatures drop across the region. Ely will face the coldest night with a low of just 36 degrees. Flagstaff isn’t far behind, forecasted to reach a brisk 32 degrees—that’s right at freezing. Las Vegas will see a relatively mild low of 64 degrees, while cities like Phoenix also hold steady at 64 degrees. Farther west, Los Angeles will drop to 48 degrees, and San Francisco will cool down to 52 degrees.
In the Southwest region tomorrow, Las Vegas will heat up to 88 degrees, well above the average for this time of year. Phoenix soars to 93 degrees. Ely will have a cooler high of 66 degrees, while Cedar City will see slightly milder weather at 70 degrees. As we head towards California, Bakersfield is looking at an impressive high of 84 degrees, with Fresno not far behind at 82 degrees. Los Angeles will be cooler, topping out at just 63 degrees.
An active weather pattern is shaping up for the Southwest over the next 24 to 48 hours. Expect a shift from today’s sunny start as clouds increase, followed by the arrival of a storm system affecting much of the region. From Tuesday into Wednesday, areas in Southern California, particularly around Los Angeles, are likely to see scattered showers, potentially heavy at times with tricky driving conditions in higher elevations. For Arizona and Nevada, the chance of thunderstorms increases by late Tuesday. Keep an eye on areas like Phoenix and Las Vegas where thunderstorms could present localized flooding risks. Temperatures will generally trend cooler across the region after the showers pass, especially in areas like Tucson and Yuma, providing some relief from recent warmth.
The UV index in Salt Lake City is high on Monday and Tuesday, with a level of 7. You can expect a burn time of about 20 minutes in direct sunlight.