Arizona – A calm desert morning greets southern Arizona as clear skies stretch over Tucson. The air feels cool but comfortable, with quiet streets and dry pavement setting up an easy start to the day. That steady pattern will not last all week.
The National Weather Service reports highs climbing near 69 degrees today under partly sunny skies. Tonight turns mostly cloudy, holding lows near the mid-40s. Wednesday marks a noticeable shift as showers develop late morning and continue into the evening.
Across Tucson, Oro Valley, and Marana, roads remain dry through today. Conditions change Wednesday as rain spreads across the metro. While storms are not expected, steady showers could briefly reduce visibility and leave slick spots along I-10, Grant Road, and surface streets. Plan extra drive time if commuting Wednesday afternoon.
Rain chances taper Thursday, though a few lingering showers remain possible. Temperatures stay mild, with highs near 60 degrees. By Thursday night, skies clear and colder air settles in. Lows dip into the mid-30s, bringing a touch of Winter back to the desert. Frost becomes possible in colder outlying areas early Friday morning.
Friday brings sunshine and cooler daytime temperatures, topping out near 58 degrees. The weekend trends warmer and brighter, with highs rebounding into the low to mid-60s by Saturday and Sunday. Winds remain light, keeping outdoor plans favorable once showers exit.
For now, enjoy the mild start, but keep umbrellas handy Wednesday. Watch for slick pavement during rain bursts and cooler mornings late week. More Weather Alerts could follow if rainfall timing shifts. How did the early-morning chill feel where you live?
Five Day Weather Outlook for Tucson, Arizona
- Today: Partly sunny and warm, high near 69
- Wednesday: Showers likely, high near 60
- Thursday: Chance of showers, then clearing, high near 60
- Friday: Sunny and cooler, high near 58
- Saturday: Sunny and milder, high near 63
