Arizona – Cool desert air lingers across the Valley this morning as clear skies fade into thin clouds by afternoon. The calm feels familiar for January, but change is already lining up. Drivers enjoy dry roads now, though umbrellas may soon join the daily routine.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, highs climb near 69 degrees today before cooling slightly midweek. A weak storm system approaches Wednesday, bringing increasing cloud cover and a growing chance for rain by late morning. Shower chances continue into Thursday, paired with breezy southwest winds.
Across the Phoenix metro, today stays partly sunny and dry, ideal for travel and outdoor errands. Wednesday turns mostly cloudy, with light showers possible by late morning and afternoon. While rainfall amounts remain light, wet pavement could slow traffic along I-10, Loop 101, and surface streets during busy commute hours.
Thursday keeps unsettled conditions in place. Showers remain possible, and gusts may reach 20 mph at times, pushing dust across open areas. Even modest rain can reduce visibility quickly in the desert. Drivers should allow extra time and keep headlights on during showers.
By Friday, Winter sunshine returns. Skies clear, winds ease, and temperatures settle in the low 60s. Nights cool sharply, with lows dipping near 40 degrees, a reminder that desert Winter still brings chilly mornings. The weekend looks bright and mild, with highs climbing back toward the upper 60s.
For now, enjoy the sunshine but plan ahead for midweek changes. Keep rain gear nearby, secure loose items before breezier conditions, and stay alert for slick roads. More Weather Alerts could be issued if rain timing shifts. Did you notice the cooler air early today?
Five Day Weather Outlook for Phoenix, Arizona
- Today: Partly sunny and mild, high near 69
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers, high near 63
- Thursday: Chance of showers, breezy, high near 63
- Friday: Sunny and cooler, high near 62
- Saturday: Sunny and mild, high near 67
