Arizona – Clouds hang low over the Valley this morning as damp pavement hints at changes already underway. The air feels mild, but the sky signals unsettled conditions as the year closes.
According to the National Weather Service, Phoenix starts the morning near 55 degrees with increasing cloud cover. A chance of showers develops later today, with rain becoming more likely tonight and into New Year’s Day. Rainfall totals remain light, but wet roads could affect evening travel.
Drivers should watch for slick spots after sunset, especially on I-10, Loop 101, and surface streets during busier holiday traffic. Plan extra time if heading out for New Year’s Eve events. To be fair, this is not a washout, but timing matters.
Showers remain possible on New Year’s Day, with highs near the upper 60s. Clouds may keep temperatures slightly cooler than recent afternoons. Light rain could linger into Thursday night before conditions improve.
By Friday, the pattern flips. Skies turn mostly sunny, and highs climb back into the low 70s. That warming trend carries into the first weekend of 2026, bringing comfortable afternoons and calm travel conditions across the Valley.
Saturday stays partly sunny with highs near 71 degrees. Sunday trends mostly sunny and slightly warmer. Another weak chance of showers may appear late Sunday night, though impacts look minimal for now.
This stretch highlights a classic desert transition. Mild rain briefly interrupts, then sunshine quickly returns. Keep umbrellas handy through Thursday, then swap them for sunglasses.
Traveling for New Year’s celebrations or the weekend ahead? Let us know what conditions look like where you are.
Five Day Outlook for Phoenix, Arizona
Today: Chance of showers late, high near 72°F
New Year’s Day: Showers likely, high near 68°F
Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 71°F
Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 71°F
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 72°F
