Curious about today’s weather in the Southwest? Amy Freeze delivers an insightful forecast with clear skies in Salt Lake City and light showers across California. Bundle up for the cold, and enjoy the sunny breaks!

Welcome to your comprehensive forecast for April 2, 2025, with Meteorologist Amy Freeze. Today, the Southwest enjoys a mixture of weather patterns. From the gentle showers refreshing California to clear skies in Salt Lake City and the potential for light snow in Flagstaff, we’ve got you covered. Stay updated with us as we navigate the fluctuating temperatures from the mid-40s in Salt Lake City to the warmth of Phoenix. For a detailed day-by-day weather outlook, visit our blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/ In the Southwest region, the weather is quite dynamic today. We have a mix of conditions across multiple areas. Starting with California, rain showers are making their way inland from the Pacific Ocean. San Diego and Los Angeles are experiencing light showers along the coast, bringing some relief to the parched landscape. Moving farther north, Bakersfield and Fresno are also seeing rain, which is a welcome change. Meanwhile, in Arizona, Flagstaff is under mostly clear skies, though some clouds hint at a potential for light snow showers later. Las Vegas remains dry, with no significant weather systems affecting the area currently. Around Cedar City, there are clear conditions prevailing as the storm systems remain to the north and west. And in parts of northern Utah, around Salt Lake City, light snow showers are adding a dusting of white to the landscape in the mountains.
Afternoon temperatures in Salt Lake City hold steady in the mid-40s, with a high near 45 degrees around 5 PM. Expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the afternoon, complemented by a gentle northwest wind around 9 miles per hour, decreasing slightly as the evening approaches.
Let’s take a look at those high temperatures for today, April 2. In the vibrant city of Las Vegas, we’re looking at a high of 59 degrees, which is relatively mild for this time of year. Out in Phoenix, things warm up nicely, reaching a high of 66 degrees, a perfect day to enjoy some sunshine. Head farther north to Ely, where it’s quite a bit cooler with a high of just 37 degrees—a stark contrast to the warm conditions in Phoenix. Meanwhile, Flagstaff will see a chilly high of 38 degrees as well, so bundle up if you’re there! Expect temperatures to stay in the low 60s in cities like Bakersfield and Fresno, while San Diego rounds it out with a pleasant high of 59 degrees.
Tonight in the Southwest, Ely will be quite frigid with a low of just 21 degrees. Cedar City is expected to dip to 25, while Flagstaff will see a chilly 22 degrees. Las Vegas will remain relatively warmer at 46 degrees, but that’s still a notable drop compared to recent nights. In Phoenix, temperatures will be more moderate, with a low of 52 degrees. Los Angeles will cool down to 46, and San Diego will have a low of 47. Those heading out should bundle up!
High temperatures for the Southwest region tomorrow are looking quite warm, with some areas seeing above-average readings. In Arizona, Phoenix will soar to a pleasant 70 degrees, while further north in Flagstaff, temperatures will be considerably cooler at only 38 degrees. Nevada’s Las Vegas is expected to hit 62 degrees, while Ely will remain significantly colder at just 40 degrees. California is also warming up, with San Diego reaching 60 degrees and Los Angeles slightly warmer at 63 degrees. Fresno is anticipated to see a high of 66 degrees, which is right around seasonal norms.
For the Southwest forecast tomorrow: Expect a mostly sunny day across much of the region, but Northern California will see more wet weather. Several rounds of valley rain are anticipated through Wednesday, creating slick roads and potentially tricky driving conditions over the mountains. Southern California, especially the San Bernardino Valley, will experience additional showers with periods of heavy rain. As for the desert areas, expect clear skies and dry conditions to prevail, offering a nice break from any recent weather activity.
The UV index in Salt Lake City will be moderate at 5 on Wednesday, with potential sun exposure risks and a burn time of 27 minutes. On Thursday, the index remains at 5, with similar exposure risks and a 27-minute burn time .