Phoenix residents can expect a mild and sunny week ahead, according to weather forecasts. Reports indicate increasing clouds today with highs creeping up to nearly 78 degrees, as a calm wind shifts west southwest between 6 mph and 9 mph. The National Weather Service notes that tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 53 degrees.

As we move through the week, the trend is to gradually become cooler. The forecasts are showing mostly sunny skies for the rest of the week, with Wednesday's temperatures expected to hit a high near 76 degrees and a low around 51 degrees Wednesday night. A calm wind is predicted to quickly become stronger, with west winds between 12 and 15 mph gusting as high as 22 mph. Thursday is anticipated to cool down even further, with a partly sunny day and a high near 66 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.

Transitioning into the weekend, the FOX 10 Phoenix weather forecast suggests that it's going to steadily warm back up. Friday should see mostly sunny conditions with a high near 67 degrees and a low around 49 degrees. Moving ahead to Saturday, temperatures are expected to climb slightly to a pleasant high around 71 degrees.

Sunday will be sunny with a high nearing 77 degrees and a low around 53 degrees at night. The start of the new week will bring the temperature to fully reach a high near 81 degrees on Monday, ensuring a warm and comfortable ambiance for outdoor activities. The predicted weather pattern suggests residents will get to slowly watch the mercury rise, setting the stage for a very warm Tuesday with highs peaking at 80 degrees and lows forecasted to be around 58, as per FOX 10 Phoenix weather updates.