Arizona – Gray clouds thicken over the Valley this morning as a cool breeze slips between buildings in downtown Phoenix. The air feels damp, and radar shows scattered showers pushing across the metro. Temperatures sit near 61 degrees at Sky Harbor.
Rain chances increase through the day, especially late afternoon and evening. An 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops tonight. Some storms may produce brief downpours. Rainfall amounts could reach a tenth to a quarter inch, with locally higher totals in heavier cells.
If you’re driving along I-10 or Loop 202, expect wet pavement and reduced visibility at times. Leave extra space between vehicles. Gusts could reach 25 mph as winds shift south to southwest.
Tuesday stays cooler with a high near 69 degrees. A slight chance of showers lingers before skies gradually clear. By Tuesday night, calmer and cooler air settles in with lows near 48.
Wednesday brings improving February weather. Sunshine returns with a high near 67 degrees, though a light breeze continues. By Thursday, mostly sunny skies push highs into the mid-60s. Another slight shower chance appears late Thursday night into Friday, but rainfall looks limited.
This pattern reflects a broader Western system bringing heavy mountain snow to higher elevations in California while sending unsettled weather into Arizona. For now, Valley impacts stay focused on rain and breezy conditions.
Looking ahead into President’s Day week, a warming trend develops. Highs climb back into the low 70s by the weekend, with upper 70s possible by Sunday. Early 6–10 day signals point toward above-normal temperatures and stronger spring vibes across the Desert Southwest.
Five-Day Outlook for Phoenix, Arizona:
Tuesday: High 69, slight showers then clearing.
Wednesday: High 67, mostly sunny.
Thursday: High 64, sunny.
Friday: High 67, slight shower chance.
Saturday: High 71, sunny.
