The city of Phoenix is anticipating a week of diverse weather conditions – from sunny skies to potential thunderstorms – according to the latest forecasts. As reported by the National Weather Service, Phoenix residents can expect a mostly sunny day today with a comfortable high near 75 degrees and light winds from the east northeast around 5 mph. Tonight, the sky will become mostly cloudy with a slight drop in temperature to about 55 degrees, maintaining the east northeast wind around the same speed.
Heading into Wednesday, the trend of increasing clouds is expected to continue, with highs lingering near 73 degrees. The winds, still modest, are predicted to shift direction from east to southwest in the afternoon. The forecast heralds a change as Wednesday night approaches, with showers likely and an overcast sky. The temperature will hover around 59 degrees, and the chance of precipitation is pegged at 60%, with "new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible," as stated by National Weather Service.
New Year's Day may see an extension of this wet pattern, as showers and possible thunderstorms are on the radar after 2pm. The day will be mostly cloudy with a high near 69 degrees, accompanied by gentle east-southeast breezes. The likelihood of rain remains at 60%, but thunderstorms could potentially bring higher amounts of rainfall. As Thursday night falls, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, with mostly cloudy conditions and lows around 59 degrees.
For those looking forward to the weekend, Friday promises partly sunny weather with a high around 71 degrees. The calm skies persist into Friday night with a mostly cloudy overlay and lows near 54 degrees. The National Weather Service forecasts for Saturday a continuation of partly sunny weather, with temperatures expected to hit the 71-degree mark once again. However, as Saturday night approaches, look for skies to become partly cloudy with a low around 52 degrees, says the National Weather Service.
The remainder of the weekend should bring mostly sunny days and incrementally cooler evenings. Sunday's forecast is a pleasant 72 degrees and mostly sunny, while Sunday night may see a bit more cloud coverage with lows approximating 50 degrees. The beginning of the next week holds steady, with Monday also promising a mostly sunny disposition and high temperatures climbing up to around 72 degrees, coupled with a light westerly wind in the afternoon.
