Morning light is spilling across the San Francisco Peaks, and the air feels crisp but calm across Flagstaff. Temperatures are rising through the 30s after a cold start near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, sunshine dominates today with a high near 61 degrees. Light winds increase slightly late morning, but travel along I-40 and I-17 remains smooth and dry.
Wednesday brings another sunny day with highs again near 61. Overnight lows fall into the mid-20s, reminding residents that late winter still lingers at 7,000 feet.
By Thursday, a noticeable shift arrives. Highs drop to around 50 degrees, and southwest winds increase to 17 to 22 mph by late morning. Gusts could reach 44 mph. Blowing dust is more likely across lower elevations, but crosswinds may impact high-profile vehicles on I-40.
Thursday night turns sharply colder, with lows near 19 under partly cloudy skies. Friday stays sunny but cooler, with highs near 45 and another chilly night near 20. Drivers should watch for patchy refreeze on shaded roads early each morning.
The weekend rebounds into the low 50s, and Sunday may reach near 61 again. Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, March 8. Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, but visitors will notice the shift elsewhere.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook signals a gradual warming trend into early next week, reinforcing growing spring vibes across northern Arizona.
Five Day Outlook for Flagstaff, Arizona:
Today: Sunny, high near 61.
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 61.
Thursday: Sunny and breezy, high near 50.
Friday: Sunny, high near 45.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 52.
