Arizona – A soft, hazy light spreads over the Valley this morning as clouds build from the south and hint at a wetter pattern pressing toward Phoenix. Pavement stays dry for now, but the air feels thicker, and distant cloud towers signal a shift that could affect early Thanksgiving travel by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service Phoenix office, storm chances increase steadily through Sunday. A few showers may develop by late afternoon, but the stronger rise in activity arrives Sunday night as deeper moisture moves across central Arizona. Drivers planning regional trips should expect slower pockets along I-10 and US-60, especially where brief downpours reduce visibility.
According to meteorologists, Sunday’s best storm window runs from late morning through early afternoon. A rumble of thunder is possible, though widespread severe weather is not expected. Still, quick bursts of rain could pool on valley roads and challenge commuters heading to early holiday events.
According to early model guidance, Monday brings the most organized rain. Coverage may expand across Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Glendale as moisture lifts northeast. Totals vary, but a half inch is possible in spots. This would mark a notable November wet stretch as holiday travel picks up nationwide. The system stays warm, so no Winter Tease develops here, but travelers bound for northern or mountain routes should remain aware of colder, unsettled conditions elsewhere in the region.
For now, Phoenix receives a brief cooling trend as clouds thicken. After all, this is prime late-fall weather for outdoor decorating, leaf cleanup, and planning next week’s Thanksgiving travel schedule.
Five-Day Forecast for Phoenix, AZ:
Sat: 83/64 – Increasing clouds; slight shower chance late.
Sun: 73/64 – Showers likely; isolated thunder.
Mon: 72/57 – Periods of rain; travel delays possible.
Tue: 66/53 – Showers likely; breezy at times.
Wed: 68/51 – Partly cloudy; drier with mild breezes.
