Overview
- NWS guidance calls for highs near 80°F this weekend in Phoenix, reaching about 80 on Saturday and 81 on Sunday, just shy of daily records.
- Forecasts indicate little to no meaningful rain or snow across Arizona through at least Feb. 5 under the persistent ridge.
- January 2026 currently ranks as the third warmest January in Phoenix based on average temperatures.
- Northern Arizona is forecast to reach the mid to upper 50s by the weekend, speeding snowmelt, with gusty periods possible.
- Models suggest the Rex block could strengthen next week, with only a 5–10% chance of light precipitation if a southern low shifts north.