Arizona – Wet pavement reflects streetlights across the Valley this morning as scattered showers move through Phoenix. Clouds hang low, and a few early rumbles of thunder remain possible before conditions steadily improve.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, rain chances linger through the morning hours, with showers tapering off by early afternoon. Winds increase later in the day, with gusts approaching 20 mph at times. Brief downpours may slow traffic on I-10, Loop 202, and surface streets during the commute, though flooding is not expected.
By tonight, skies clear quickly as cooler air settles in behind the system. Overnight lows dip into the upper 30s, a reminder that Winter still has a grip on the desert mornings. Patchy chill may be noticeable in outlying neighborhoods and desert valleys before sunrise.
Friday marks a clean turnaround. Sunshine dominates, winds ease, and afternoon temperatures rebound into the upper 50s. Outdoor plans become easier, and road conditions remain dry. To be fair, mornings stay crisp, but the warming trend accelerates into the weekend.
Saturday brings classic January Weather for Phoenix. Clear skies and light winds push highs into the low 60s. Sunday turns even warmer, flirting with 70 degrees by afternoon. The extended dry stretch continues into early next week, with calm conditions and mild nights.
Meteorologists note this pattern favors strong daytime warming and cool overnight lows. Drivers should still watch shaded roads early each morning, especially where brief rain fell today. For now, umbrellas can be stored, sunglasses stay handy, and lighter jackets remain useful after sunset.
Five-day trends suggest no major Weather Alerts beyond today’s showers, but January 2026 continues its pattern of quick swings. How warm did it feel in your neighborhood by Sunday afternoon?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Phoenix, Arizona
- Today: Morning showers, breezy later; high near 60
- Friday: Sunny and cool; high near 59
- Saturday: Sunny; high near 63
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer; high near 70
- Monday: Sunny; high near 70
