Arizona skies are glowing under a soft early-morning haze, and the desert air already feels unusually mild. Temperatures are sitting near 61°F in Phoenix, with mostly cloudy skies and calm winds. The breeze is light now, but changes are lining up as we move deeper into this February pattern.
Highs surge to near 79°F today under mostly sunny skies. That’s several degrees above average and a clear signal of a late-winter warm front influencing the Southwest. Roads across I-10 and Loop 101 remain dry for the morning commute, but cloud cover increases late tonight.
By Friday, shower chances rise to 50% mainly after late morning. Skies stay mostly cloudy, and highs ease back to around 72°F. Rainfall amounts look light, generally a tenth of an inch or less. Still, brief wet pavement could slow traffic during the afternoon drive. Plan a few extra minutes if you’re heading across the Valley.
Friday night keeps a slight 20% shower chance before skies clear. Valentine’s Weekend looks beautiful. Saturday turns sunny with highs near 74°F. Sunday warms again near 78°F under partly sunny skies. Outdoor dinner plans should be in great shape.
Washington’s Birthday stays mild with highs near 75°F, though clouds increase. Early next week brings another round of showers. Monday carries a 70% rain chance, with additional showers possible Tuesday. Highs settle near 70°F before gradual midweek improvement.
Long-range signals show temperatures holding above normal into late next week. Spring vibes are building across central Arizona.
Are you hoping the rain cools things down, or are you enjoying this February warmth?
Five Day Outlook for Phoenix, Arizona:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 79°F
Friday: Chance of showers, high 72°F
Saturday: Sunny, high 74°F
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 78°F
Monday: Showers likely, high 75°F
