Amy Freeze provides an engaging overview of this week’s weather in the Southwest, covering varied conditions from rain and snow to clear, sunny skies. Get ready for every weather event with Amy’s reliable forecasts.

This week in the Southwest brings a mix of weather conditions as detailed by meteorologist Amy Freeze. Each day, from cloud-covered Salt Lake City to the sunny streets of San Diego, presents an opportunity to experience and enjoy the outdoors, smartly and safely. Whether it’s rain in Northern California or chill winds in Flagstaff, Amy provides essential guidance and weather wisdom to help you make the most out of each day’s weather. Tune in for daily updates and in-depth analysis. In the Southwest region, places like Cedar City, the skies are mostly cloudy with light sprinkles of rain. Northern California, including Redding, is experiencing scattered rain showers. The Sierra Nevada mountains, particularly around Reno, are seeing a mix of both rain and snow, bringing a wintry feel to the area. Central California, stretching from Fresno down through Bakersfield, continues to be under partly cloudy skies with occasional light rain showers. Moving southward, the Los Angeles area is seeing some light drizzle, offering a touch of relief though skies remain mostly clear around San Diego. Farther east in Arizona, Flagstaff is under cloudy skies with snow showers anticipated as temperatures drop. Phoenix remains dry under a vast expanse of clear skies. Meanwhile, Las Vegas continues with dry weather.
For the afternoon in Salt Lake City, temperatures hold steady at 54 degrees with a light west wind at 10 mph. Expect cloud cover continuing through the afternoon, setting the stage for showers. By late afternoon, around 5 PM, winds shift to the west-southwest at 10 mph as showers persist. As we move into the evening, the temperature dips slightly to 51 degrees with winds shifting again to the west-northwest at 12 mph.
Let’s dive into the regional high temperatures for the Southwest today. In Las Vegas, expect a warm high of 77 degrees, making it a pleasant day as sunshine dominates. Over in Phoenix, temperatures soar even higher, hitting a sizzling 83 degrees. Moving to the higher elevations, Flagstaff will see a cooler high of 60 degrees, while Ely maintains a brisk 55. Further west, Bakersfield is warming up to 73 degrees, and Los Angeles sits at a comfortable 64. San Diego is slightly cooler with a high of 63 degrees, but still offers great weather for outdoor activities.
Tonight in the Southwest, expect some notably low temperatures as colder air sweeps in.Flagstaff will dip to 20. Reno is forecasted to drop to 31 degrees. Las Vegas will see a low of 50, which is on the cooler side for the city. Other key lows include 45 in San Francisco and Bakersfield, and a mild 51 in San Diego. Phoenix should also cool down to 52 degrees.
Tomorrow’s high temperatures in the Southwest are shaping up to be quite warm, with several cities hitting notable marks. In the desert city of Phoenix, expect a high of 74 degrees, well above seasonal averages. Las Vegas will follow suit with a high reaching 66 degrees, bringing a nice, warm day to the region. Los Angeles will see similar warmth, with highs around 66 degrees as well. Moving slightly north, Bakersfield is forecasted to have a high of 61 degrees, while Fresno should see a comfortable 55 degrees. San Diego might experience milder temperatures with a high around 60 degrees. To the north in San Francisco, it will be a cooler day with a high of just 56 degrees.
Expect a dynamic weather pattern in the Southwest tomorrow. The desert Southwest remains under sunny skies with pleasant temperatures. However, Northern California is set for active weather, with multiple rounds of valley rain, particularly impacting the areas north of Sacramento. The Sierra Nevada will experience snow, impacting travel over mountain passes. Southern California, particularly the San Bernardino Valley, will see periods of heavy rain, leading to slippery road conditions.
The UV index in Salt Lake City will be moderate on both Monday and Tuesday, with a value of 4 and a burn time of about 35 minutes in direct sunlight.