Arizona wakes up to a mild 59° in Tucson, but clouds are already thickening and rain is lining up west of the city.
Showers increase through late morning, and thunderstorms are possible by afternoon. Highs reach 66°, but skies stay unsettled. Rain chances climb to 80%, and brief downpours could reduce visibility along I-10 and I-19. Wet pavement and quick bursts of rain may slow traffic during the midday drive. Plan extra time.
Rain continues into the evening, with another 80% chance before tapering after 11 p.m. Lows fall to 45°. Cooler air follows, and winds shift west. Roads should dry quickly Saturday as sunshine returns and temperatures rebound to 69°.
Saturday night clears with lows near 44°. Sunday brings a noticeable warm-up, climbing to 77° under mostly sunny skies. It will feel more like April than mid-February.
Washington’s Birthday stays mild with highs near 75° and mostly cloudy skies. President’s Day Week turns a bit more active again. A 50% chance of showers develops Monday night, and Tuesday carries a 60% chance of rain before 11 a.m. Highs settle near 67°. By Wednesday, only a slight 20% shower chance lingers, with sunshine pushing highs toward 69°.
The broader 6–10 day outlook signals above-normal temperatures expanding across the central U.S., reinforcing a gradual warming trend across the Southwest into late next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Tucson, Arizona:
Today: Showers and thunderstorms, high 66°.
Saturday: Sunny, high 69°.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 77°.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Mostly cloudy, high 75°.
Tuesday: Showers likely before 11 a.m., high 67°.
