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Showers to Give Way to Sunny Weekend and Pleasant Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Published on January 11, 2024
Showers to Give Way to Sunny Weekend and Pleasant Martin Luther King Jr. DaySource: Unsplash/Colin Lloyd

Phoenix can expect a mixed bag of weather in the coming days, with a chance of showers followed by a clearing trend towards the weekend. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service, there is a 50% chance of precipitation between 8 am and 11 am today. Despite the damp start, conditions are predicted to improve progressively, with mostly cloudy skies making way for sunshine and a high of 59 degrees. Wind gusts could reach speeds of up to 30 mph as the day progresses.

As the sun sets in the city, residents can look forward to a mostly clear night with a low around 32 and lighter winds, becoming calm later. The tone for Friday is set for sunny skies with a moderate high near 56, while a balanced East wind at 6 mph is expected to roll over to a southwesterly direction later in the day.

The weather pattern is poised to continue its favor through the weekend into early next week, including the observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 12 News reports clear night skies and calm conditions, with temperatures dipping to around 35 degrees Friday night. The forecast suggests a gradual warming trend as Saturday's high peaks at about 61 and Sunday promises sunshine with a high near 64.

The outlook for M.L.King Day and beyond remains steadfastly pleasant, with a high near 65 and night-time lows hovering around 40 degrees. For those making plans for the latter half of next week, they can expect a mild uptick in temperatures. Wednesday's forecast is calling for a mostly sunny disposition, inviting a comfortable high near 68.