As New Yorkers pull their coats a little tighter against the February chill, Phoenix residents are enjoying a taste of spring with sunny skies and temps teasing the 70s. According to the National Weather Service, Phoenix is soaking in a sunny high near 68 degrees today, with just the whisper of an east wind coming in at around 6 mph.
Tonight's forecast in the desert city promises mostly clear skies, temperatures dipping to a mild 47 degrees, and a peaceful light east northeast wind, bucking the Big Apple's trend of layer-up nights. But as we roll into the workweek, the forecast takes a cloudier turn. Local Phoenix weather on Monday is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high near 73 degrees, and an easy east southeast breeze shimmying between 3 and 9 mph.
Things are about to get wetter in the Valley of the Sun, with a 60% chance of rain showers kicking in on Tuesday, primarily after 11 am. The National Weather Service predicts that the day will remain cloudy, hitting a high near 67 degrees, propelled by a south southeast wind that could gust as high as 23 mph. "Showers likely, mainly after 11am," details the report.
That 90% chance of precipitation on Tuesday night ramps up to an 80% chance on Wednesday, suggesting a high probability of showers through mid-week, with high temperatures hovering around 61 degrees. In what seems like an echo of Eastern weather patterns, the likelihood of precipitation lingers through to Thursday night, impelling Phoenix denizens to keep their umbrellas at hand.
Relief comes with the weekend forecast, as Friday ushers in a mostly sunny day with highs creeping back to a comfortable 62 degrees. That trend is expected to hold through Saturday with virtually identical conditions, making it an opportune time to plan some outdoor activities or just enjoy the reprieve from the weekday wetness.
