Phoenix residents can look forward to a mostly sunny and warm end to March, with today's temperature reaching up to a high near 81 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Gentle breezes from the east southeast will accompany the warmth, giving way to a partly cloudy evening as temperatures dip to a comfortable low around 56 degrees.

The forecast for Friday promises more sunny skies with a high of around 82, and winds picking up to possibly gust as high as 18 mph. A similar pattern is expected for Saturday during the day, but conditions are set to change significantly by the evening. The National Weather Service predicts areas of blowing dust after 3 pm, with breezy conditions and gusts potentially reaching 39 mph, before showers likely roll in after 11 pm.

For anyone planning their weekend, take note that Sunday’s calm begins to break, with a notable drop to a cooler high near 64 degrees and a 90% chance of precipitation—perfect weather for those partial to the comforts of an indoor setting. Similarly, FOX 10 Phoenix reports a persistent chance of showers carrying into Monday, with mostly cloudy skies and a steady high around 65 degrees. As the wet weather subsides, Tuesday is expected to bring sunshine and temperatures bouncing back to the mid-70s.

Looking ahead, the people of Phoenix have more sunny days to cherish as we head into the first week of April. The forecast, courtesy of FOX 10 Phoenix, anticipates further temperature increases with highs climbing towards the mid-80s. Wednesday holds promise for another day abundant with sunshine and a high reaching near 80 degrees, while Thursday tops the week with a balmy high of around 85 degrees.