Phoenix residents can look forward to a week of generally pleasant weather, though they should keep an eye out for a slight chance of showers as the weekend approaches. According to the National Weather Service, today’s forecast singles out sunny skies with highs nearing 75 degrees and winds picking up in the afternoon, possibly gusting as high as 21 mph. As the evening settles, the temperatures are expected to drop to a comfortable low around 50.

The mostly clear skies will persist through the night, but the weather is about to take a slightly unpredictable turn. The National Weather Service gives Thursday a partly sunny outlook, with highs dipping to near 67 degrees. It is advised to maybe keep a jacket on hand as there’s a 30 percent chance of showers before 11 p.m., and the mostly cloudy night will follow with lows around 50 degrees.

The National Weather Service predicts that the possibility of rain will linger into Friday, maintaining a 30 percent chance of showers. The day will, however, brighten up to partly sunny conditions with highs near 69 degrees. The weekend is then predicted to clear up, offering sunny days with temperatures ranging from the low 70s on Saturday to the high near 79 by Tuesday.

On the other hand, a glance at the FOX 10 Phoenix weather forecast provides a similar, yet slightly warmer outlook. They have pegged Friday’s high a notch lower at 67 degrees with a low of 49. Saturday and Sunday are looking up, slated to boast highs of 71 and 73 degrees respectively. The warming trend looks to continue well into next week, promising to gradually reach a toasty 83 degrees by next Wednesday.

As residents move through the week, it's clear the need for umbrellas will be minimal, yet not entirely dismissible. With the sun making a strong showing and temperatures remaining comfortably in the 70s for the most part, it seems like an ideal time for Phoenix dwellers to enjoy the outdoors before the notorious summer heat kicks in.