Dive into our detailed weather forecast for the Southwest, featuring insights from Amy Freeze. From snowy scenes in Flagstaff to clear skies in Phoenix, here’s everything you need to plan your week.

Join Amy Freeze as she navigates through the varying climate conditions across the Southwest, from the chilly pockets of Flagstaff to the warm breezes of Phoenix. Whether you’re experiencing rain, snow, or clear skies, we have all the important details you need. Don’t miss our tips on dealing with the high UV index in Phoenix and a peek into next week’s weather trends. On the Regional Radar, the Southwest is experiencing varied weather conditions today. Flagstaff is observing a chill in the air with the potential for some light snow. A wet weather system is bringing rain to the Northern California coastline, impacting cities like Redding and San Francisco, providing some respite from dry conditions. This rain extends into the central valleys, including areas around Fresno. Snowfall is occurring farther inland and north of Reno, as well as around Cedar City. Snow showers are also seen in the higher elevations, creating picturesque winter scenery from Salt Lake City moving across to the west. Las Vegas and Los Angeles are dry, with clear skies extending through San Diego. Phoenix is also experiencing clear conditions.
This afternoon in Phoenix, expect temperatures to hold steady around 73 degrees, with winds coming from the west-southwest at 15 miles per hour. The sky will be partly cloudy, providing some relief from the otherwise sunny conditions typical of the area. As we move into the late afternoon and early evening, the temperature will dip slightly to 72 degrees by 7 PM, with winds picking up to 19 miles per hour and cloud cover increasing to mostly cloudy.
Let’s take a look at today’s high temperatures in the Southwest. In Arizona, Phoenix is heating up nicely with a high of 74 degrees, while Flagstaff remains cool at just 44 degrees. Over in Nevada, Las Vegas is warmer with a high reaching 66 degrees, while Ely is significantly cooler at only 40 degrees. In California, San Diego enjoys a comfortable 60 degrees, while Los Angeles is slightly warmer at 64 degrees. Bakersfield is hitting a high of 62 degrees, and Fresno checks in at 55 degrees.
Tonight in the Southwest, we’re looking at some brisk conditions as colder air settles in. Ely will chill down to a frigid 21 degrees, while nearby Cedar City will see a low of 25. Las Vegas will experience a cooler night with temperatures dropping to 43 degrees. Heading toward the desert, Phoenix will be somewhat milder at 49 degrees. Turning to California, Bakersfield and Los Angeles will both see lows of 45, while San Francisco is forecasted at 43 degrees. It’s worth noting the significant drops in temperature across the region, especially in those higher elevations.
Here’s the regional high temperature rundown for the Southwest this Tuesday: In southern California, San Diego will enjoy a mild day with a high of 60 degrees. Los Angeles is slightly warmer at 64 degrees. Bakersfield also sees a pleasant high of 61 degrees. Up north, San Francisco is predicted to reach 59. As we move inland, temperatures start to climb. Fresno will hit 61 degrees, while Las Vegas is looking at a warmer high of 57 degrees. Farther north, Ely will remain chilly with a high around 37 degrees, indicating a notable cool trend compared to the surrounding areas.
For the Southwest tomorrow, expect a developing weather system to have several impacts. Northern California will experience multiple rounds of valley rain from late Tuesday into Wednesday, leading to potential flooding in low-lying areas. Farther south, the San Bernardino Valley is set for heavy showers, prompting slick roads and travel difficulties over mountain passes. The Desert Southwest, however, will enjoy clear and sunny conditions, offering a pleasant respite from the wetter weather to the north.
The UV index for Phoenix is very high today at 8, with a burn time of only 17 minutes. Looking ahead to Wednesday, the UV index lowers slightly to 7, but sun protection remains critical with a burn time of 20 minutes.