Arizona – First light spills over the Tucson Mountains, painting the desert in soft orange while the air stays warm and still. Dry creosote and dust lift along the Rillito as a light breeze begins to stir, hinting at the shift that will build into Sunday. Residents planning errands, trail time, or early holiday travel should stay alert for developing showers late this weekend, especially during east-west drives on I-10.
According to the National Weather Service Tucson office, today stays sunny and warm with highs in the upper 80s. The agency expects clouds to increase Saturday as a weak Pacific disturbance edges closer to southern Arizona. That system may spark scattered showers Sunday afternoon, with the best chances east of the city and along foothill slopes. While rainfall totals remain light, brief downpours could reduce visibility and create slick pavement.
According to meteorologists, temperatures dip into the lower 70s Sunday as the disturbance passes, offering an early sign of a cooler November pattern forming next week. Models hint at a stronger system arriving around Tuesday, which could bring a “Winter Tease” to higher elevations, though snow remains confined to peaks near Mount Lemmon. A sharper warm-to-cool swing early next week could also trigger a few gusty pockets in Cochise and Pima Counties.
For now, this weekend still supports outdoor work, leaf cleanup, and early Christmas decorating before the showers arrive. After all, November often flips quickly in the desert, and this developing pattern suggests a more active stretch heading toward Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Tucson, AZ:
Fri: 86/55 – Sunny; warm and calm.
Sat: 84/59 – Mostly sunny; slight clouds late.
Sun: 72/49 – Chance of showers; cooler breeze.
Mon: 73/50 – Mostly sunny; mild and steady.
Tue: 68/45 – Showers possible after midday; cooler pattern begins.
