Arizona – Morning light reflects off dry pavement across Tucson, but change is already building to the west. Clouds thicken as moisture streams into southern Arizona, bringing the region its best chance of rain in days and a noticeable cool-down heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers develop later today and become more widespread Friday into Saturday. Rain chances peak Saturday, with probabilities near 80 percent. Highs fall from the mid-70s early to near 60 by Saturday, while overnight lows drop into the upper 30s. Winds remain mostly light, though occasional gusts may accompany passing showers.
For Tucson drivers, wet pavement becomes the primary concern. Even light rain can turn roads slick, especially during the first showers when oils rise to the surface. Expect slower travel on Interstate 10, Speedway Boulevard, and Broadway as rain moves through. Visibility may briefly drop during heavier bursts.
Friday brings a steadier round of showers, mainly after midday. Saturday stays damp at times, with clouds hanging tough and temperatures running well below recent norms. While snow remains confined to higher elevations north and east of Tucson, cooler air will be noticeable across the metro by evening.
Conditions improve Sunday as showers taper and skies begin to clear. Sunshine returns, but the air stays cool early before warming gradually next week. Longer-range outlooks suggest increased precipitation chances across parts of the central U.S., while the Southwest trends warmer and drier again.
Plan errands around rain windows and allow extra braking distance on wet roads. Keep a light jacket handy for cooler evenings. Seeing rain where you are this morning? Let us know how conditions look in your neighborhood.
Five-Day Outlook for Tucson, AZ
- Friday: Showers likely; high near 69°F
- Saturday: Periods of rain; high near 60°F
- Sunday: Slight chance of showers early; high near 60°F
- Monday: Sunny and dry; high near 64°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; high near 67°F
