Meteorologist Amy Freeze reports on the current weather in the Southwest. Clear skies in Phoenix tonight, while the high elevations brace for chilly conditions. Stay tuned for more weekly updates!

Good evening from Phoenix! This is Meteorologist Amy Freeze with your detailed weather outlook across the Southwest. Tonight, Phoenix enjoys clear skies, perfect for an evening walk. However, the higher elevations face colder, wintry conditions. Tune into the evolving forecast as we monitor snow in Nevada and mild weather in Southern California cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. Plus, get a sneak peek at what the next seven days have in store for your area. Remember, whether you’re in Phoenix enjoying 79°F or in Flagstaff, where it dips to 33°F tonight, your local forecast is just a click away at https://amyfreeze.ai/
A dynamic picture emerges across the Southwest on the regional radar the higher elevations could brace for some more wintry conditions overnight. Winter just will not let go! In Nevada high country, snow showers are making their presence felt. Reno is on the edge, observing a mix of cloud cover but staying mostly dry. The cloud cover extends into Cedar City, Utah, where a wintry mix if falling without accumulation. The radar shows Las Vegas enjoying a break as it stays dry. In California, San Francisco to Redding remains quiet and dry, with no precipitation making headlines at the moment. Farther south, Los Angeles and San Diego hold onto mild weather, giving residents a pleasant close to the day.
For this evening in Phoenix, temperatures will start at 79 degrees at 8 PM, dropping to 76 degrees by 10 PM, and reaching 71 degrees by midnight. Expect partly cloudy skies transitioning to mostly cloudy conditions. Winds will shift from west-southwest at 12 mph to west at 8 mph later in the night.
Now for the low temperatures in the Southwest tonight. Flagstaff sees a chilly low of 33. Las Vegas will remain a bit warmer at 55 degrees. Further to the south, Phoenix is expected to experience a low of 59, which is relatively mild compared to the surrounding areas. In Cedar City, expect a low of 39 degrees.
For tomorrow, we’re looking at some warm temperatures across the Southwest region. In Las Vegas, expect a high of 78 degrees, which is slightly above average for this time of year. Farther south in Phoenix, temperatures are even warmer, reaching 83 degrees, well above typical late March highs. In Southern California, Los Angeles will see a comfortable 62 degrees, while San Diego holds near 65 degrees. The inland areas will be warmer; Bakersfield is set to reach 72 degrees and Fresno will see highs of 67 degrees. Flagstaff remains on the cooler side, with a high of just 56 degrees.
“On the Southwest futurecast, anticipate increased cloudiness on Saturday turning into rain by late afternoon as a weather system moves into the region. Coastal areas of Southern California, from Los Angeles to San Diego, will experience scattered showers with risk of isolated thunderstorms. Farther inland, central deserts remain dry with mild temperatures. For the Sierra Nevada, expect light snowfall by evening, possibly affecting travel conditions over mountain passes. Stay alert for any evolving weather alerts in these areas as the system progresses overnight into Sunday.”
The UV index in Phoenix for Saturday and Sunday is 8, categorized as very high. On these sunny days, a burn can occur in about 17 minutes.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Phoenix: Saturday: Get ready for partly cloudy skies with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 59. Sunday: It’ll be mostly clear and warm, reaching up to 83 degrees, cooling to 60 at night. Monday: Expect a partly cloudy day with highs around 85 degrees and lows at 62. Tuesday: Enjoy mostly clear weather with a high of 78 degrees, dipping down to 53 overnight. Wednesday: A drop in temperature expected, with mostly clear skies and a high of 70 degrees, a low of 51. Thursday: The sunshine continues with mostly clear skies and temperatures climbing to 75 degrees during the day and 55 at night. Friday: We’ll wrap up the week with partly cloudy conditions and high temperatures of 77 degrees, low 57. Have a wonderful week!