Flagstaff, Ariz. – Northern Arizona residents will see scattered thunderstorms continue into Saturday, but skies should clear for a stretch of drier, warmer weather beginning Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms remains for Saturday, mainly between late morning and evening. Storms could bring brief downpours, gusty winds up to 15 mph, and lightning risks for hikers and drivers. By Saturday night, rain chances fade as conditions turn mostly clear with lows near 50 degrees.
Sunday is expected to bring calmer weather, with highs around 78 and just a slight chance of isolated storms in the afternoon. Sunshine strengthens into Monday and Tuesday, when daytime highs push near 79 degrees and overnight lows dip to the upper 40s.
Travelers along I-40 and outdoor enthusiasts should remain alert Saturday, especially in higher terrain where storms may pop up quickly. The calmer stretch early next week offers better opportunities for camping and recreation before storm chances return mid to late week.
Thunderstorm chances are expected to re-emerge Tuesday and Wednesday, with gusty southwest winds likely to accompany them. More updates will follow if conditions change.
Five Day Forecast for Flagstaff, AZ
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 74.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance, high near 78.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 79.
- Tuesday: 20% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, high near 77.
- Wednesday: 20% chance of storms, breezy, high near 75.
