Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Phoenix Briefly Cools, Near-Record Warmth Possible Sunday

A rebuilding ridge over the Southwest ends the short cooldown and keeps conditions dry.

Overview

  • Valley highs hold in the mid-80s Friday and Saturday after several days near 90 degrees.
  • Overnight lows fall to the mid-50s to low 60s across the Phoenix area.
  • Strengthening high pressure lifts Phoenix to the upper 80s Sunday, with a forecast of 88 degrees that could tie or break the 2005 daily record; Monday also trends toward the upper 80s.
  • Dry weather persists as forecasters monitor a Pacific storm that could bring rain chances late next week.
  • Prescribed burns around Flagstaff and the Verde Valley on Thursday produced localized smoke.