Phoenix residents can expect a mixed bag of spring weather this week, with a chance of showers giving way to a series of sunny days, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a 30 percent chance of rain before 7 a.m. today, with clouds clearing up for a mostly sunny afternoon and a high of 69 degrees. Light winds from the west are expected to pick up slightly, reaching around 5 mph.
As the evening settles in, the skies will remain mostly clear with temperatures dropping to a comfortable low of around 50 degrees, holding a light north-northwest breeze. The warming trend continues through the week, with the NWS reporting Monday to kick off with pure sun and a high near 76, as east winds toggle between 3 and 9 mph. Moving into Monday night, the clarity of the skies persists, and the low dips to about 54 degrees.
Onward through the week, "sunny skies will dominate the forecast with highs climbing progressively," according to the NWS. The mercury is set to rise to 77 degrees on Tuesday, followed by another clear night with lows hovering around 53. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday all promise abundant sunshine with peak temperatures inching up to 78, 83, and 86 degrees, respectively.
Switching to evening forecasts, the NWS expects clear nights with lows progressively reaching from the mid to high 50s throughout the latter half of the week. The sunny pattern is mirrored in FOX 10 Phoenix's weather outlook, which has Saturday marked for mostly sunny conditions and a high again nearing the mid-80s. The week should round out with a slightly cooler Sunday, as temperatures take a mild dip to a high of 73 degrees and a low of 54.
For Phoenix's locals and visitors alike, the coming days are an invitation to indulge in the outdoors before the intense heat of Arizona's summer settles in. Whether it's a hike up Camelback Mountain or a stroll through the Desert Botanical Garden, the weather appears to be on the side of those eager to savor the temperate spring air.
