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Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers an in-depth look at the current and upcoming weather across the Southwest, from clear, starry nights in Salt Lake City to potential storm threats that may impact Arizona and New Mexico. With highs soaring and storm alerts in the forecast, stay tuned and weather-prepared.
The Southwest has a calm radar with dry conditions dominating the region. Rain will be limited to Northern California, particularly around Redding, where showers are moving inland. Snow is confined to the higher elevations in the Sierra Nevada, bringing a wintry mix to areas near Reno. The remainder of the region, including cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix, and San Diego, is experiencing clear skies and dry weather. Ely is also staying mostly clear as systems pass well to the north.
For this evening in Salt Lake City, anticipate clear skies as temperatures transition from 70 degrees at 9 PM to 59 degrees by 1 AM. A north-northwest wind at 8 mph will shift to a gentle northeast breeze at 6 mph and then ease further to 7 mph by midnight. Enjoy the mild and serene evening under a starry sky.
Tonight in the Southwest, expect some chilly temperatures as cooler air settles in. Flagstaff will drop to a brisk 43 degrees, while Reno will see a low of 46. Las Vegas remains mild but cooler at 72 degrees, and both Los Angeles and San Diego will trend downward to 58 degrees. Bakersfield will maintain a warmer 61 degrees overnight.
Tomorrow, Phoenix is set to reach a sweltering 106 degrees, while Las Vegas will soar to 101. Bakersfield and Fresno are also heating up, with highs of 94 and 93 degrees, respectively. Los Angeles will get a pleasant 81 degrees, making it a comfortable day in Southern California.
Over the Southwest tomorrow, a developing system moves in, bringing scattered showers into the afternoon, particularly impacting Arizona and New Mexico. Temperature highs will hover in the mid-80s before the clouds move in, with cooler conditions expected by evening. Watch for potential thunderstorms as the system intensifies, bringing localized heavy rain. This could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas, so stay weather alert.
The UV index in Salt Lake City on Wednesday is high at 8, with a burn time of about 17 minutes. For Thursday, expect similar conditions with another high UV index of 8 and a burn time of 17 minutes. Remember to cover up and stay sun-safe!
For the 7-day forecast in Salt Lake City: Wednesday: Mostly clear with a high of 71 degrees and a low of 53 degrees. Thursday: Enjoy partly cloudy skies as temperatures rise to 85 degrees during the day and drop to 56 at night. Friday: Partly cloudy conditions continue with a daytime high of 80 degrees and a low of 56. Saturday: Expect more sun with a mix of clouds, a high of 71 degrees, and a low of 51. Sunday: Clear skies dominate with temperatures peaking at 79 degrees and an overnight low of 54. Monday: The warming trend continues under partly cloudy skies, reaching up to 85 degrees and cooling down to 60 at night. Tuesday: Partly cloudy once again with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 60 degrees.