Phoenix weather is shaping up to be a mix of cloudy days with chances of showers this week, followed by a clear and sunny escalation in temperatures that could climb into triple digits by the weekend. The latest update from the National Weather Service indicates a 20 percent chance of showers overnight, setting the tone for a rather unsettled start to the week with mostly cloudy conditions prevailing and lows hovering around the 59°F mark.
Monday will likely see a continuation of the trend with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly occurring between the late morning and early afternoon hours. Despite the potential for rain, the day's high is expected near 69°F, with a consistent southeast wind around 5 mph. According to an overnight update by the National Weather Service, Monday night will bring a higher likelihood of showers, around 60 percent, especially between 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
Heading into Tuesday, the forecast suggests a modest 20 percent chance of rain, but skies are expected to clear as the day progresses. With the rise of the afternoon sun, the high is anticipated to approach a mild 73°F. The possibility of precipitation lingers slightly into Tuesday night with a continuing 20 percent chance of sporadic showers after 11:00 p.m., alongside partly cloudy skies and a low near 61°F.
By Wednesday, the skies will begin their transition towards full clarity, ushering in sunny weather patterns that will dominate for the latter part of the week. Temperatures are poised to soar, reaching a high of around 84°F. The evenings will follow suit with clear conditions and a low of around 64°F. In a statement obtained by the National Weather Service, Thursday continues this warming trend, with residents expecting a sunny high near 91°F and a low of around 69°F.
Forecasts hint at a sunny and dry outlook for Friday, with the day's high potentially hitting the century mark for the first time this season. The evenings will also maintain the warmth, with lows settling around a balmy 75°F. The weekend stretches the boundary of Spring, with temperatures marching onward to highs of 102°F on both Saturday and Sunday. With mostly clear skies, the nights will offer little relief, maintaining lows in the upper 70s. Easterly winds over the weekend may kick up, gusting as high as 20 mph in the afternoons.
