Arizona starts the day cool and quiet across Tucson, but a few light showers may brush the area before late morning. Skies gradually brighten, and desert air begins a steady warmup.
At Tucson International Airport, temperatures sit near 46 degrees with light southeast winds around 3 mph. A 20% chance of showers lingers before 11 a.m., mainly producing brief sprinkles.
According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, clouds will thin through midday as sunshine returns. Highs climb to around 60 degrees this afternoon with light winds shifting northwest.
Roads should remain mostly dry after midmorning.
Drivers along I-10 and Speedway Boulevard may notice damp pavement early, but widespread impacts are not expected.
Keep a light layer handy for the cool start.
Skies clear tonight with lows near 35 degrees. Saturday warms quickly to 72 degrees under full sun. By Sunday, highs surge to 78 degrees with mostly sunny skies and calm conditions.
Early next week brings a stronger push of spring warmth. Monday reaches 83 degrees. Tuesday climbs to 85, and Wednesday approaches 88 degrees with dry air dominating southern Arizona.
The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across the Desert Southwest, reinforcing the transition from February chill to early spring vibes.
No snow or freeze concerns are expected locally, though colder air remains locked across parts of the Rockies and Plains.
Five-Day Outlook for Tucson:
- Today: High 60°, slight morning shower chance.
- Saturday: High 72°, sunny.
- Sunday: High 78°, mostly sunny.
- Monday: High 83°, sunny.
- Tuesday: High 85°, sunny.
