Residents of Phoenix, AZ can look forward to a stretch of mostly pleasant days ahead, according to the latest weather forecasts. For those planning their week, the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts sunny skies with some clouds drifting in and out, suggesting a tranquil continuity of the region's famed clear weather.
Starting today, the forecast calls for a mostly sunny day with a comfortable high near 77 degrees and a gentle west-southwest wind picking up to around 5 mph. The calm conditions are expected to hold through tonight as skies become mostly clear, bringing a low of around 52 degrees. These temperate readings offer a respite for those weary of the capriciousness of winter weather elsewhere.
The pattern of sunny days and partly cloudy nights will persist into the weekend. Saturday's high is anticipated to mirror today’s at a near 78 degrees, embellishing the city with an abundance of sunshine and minimal wind disruption. Similarly, Sunday will bring mostly cloudy skies with another high near 77 degrees, accompanied by a familiar whisper of westward wind.
Entering the new week, Monday continues the trend with mostly sunny conditions and a daytime high resting comfortably near 77. While the light and variable wind will turn to a west-southwest direction at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon, the evening is expected to see a return to calm. Tuesday and Wednesday will follow suit with a mostly sunny disposition, although slightly cooler with highs dipping to the upper 60s to low 60s, respectively. Evenings will cool down as well, with temperatures expected to hit lows in the 40s.
By Thursday, Phoenix could see a slight shift. According to the NWS, there's a modest 20 percent chance of showers. The weather could be partially sunnyon with a high approaching 65 degrees and an initial east wind shifting southwest later in the day.
