Phoenix Sees Warm Weather Before Potential Rain Next Week

Phoenix residents are looking at a brief stretch of unseasonably warm weather before a shift in the atmospheric pattern brings the first real possibility of rain next week.

According to AZ Family, this afternoon will see temperatures reaching the low to mid 80s, climbing several degrees above the seasonal average high of 79.

Today is the first day of the season when the average high temperature officially dips into the 70s, a milestone for the Valley. While the immediate outlook remains warm, the mercury is expected to drop into the upper 50s by Wednesday morning.

Following the cool Wednesday morning, the afternoon will climb back into the mid 80s for Veterans Day. This warm trend holds steady through Thursday before a more noticeable cooling trend begins on Friday, when the high is expected to hover around 80 degrees as cloud cover increases across the region.

Phoenix Sees Warm Weather Before Potential Rain Next Week

The weekend will bring a more comfortable feel to the Valley, with highs settling into the mid 70s. Saturday is slated to be partly cloudy, transitioning to mostly sunny skies on Sunday.

For those tracking the moisture potential, there is a slight chance of a shower in the Valley, though the high country holds a somewhat better probability of precipitation. Snow levels are currently projected to sit around 8,500 feet, making light high-elevation snow a possibility.

The forecast changes most noticeably early to midweek next week. Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for more organized rain chances, which could impact both the Valley and the high country.