The Phoenix area will experience a warm start to the weekend, with highs 4-8°F above average, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s. However, temperatures will begin to moderate on Sunday as increased humidity and thicker cloud cover settle in. This trend marks the arrival of mid- and upper-level moisture streaming from the Pacific, bringing dew points into the 30s and 40s—a noticeable shift from the current dry air.
A weak cold front is expected midweek, slightly lowering temperatures and introducing breezy conditions in southeastern California. Despite these changes, precipitation will stay confined to northern Arizona. By the end of next week, dry weather and near-average temperatures are expected to return, maintaining mild conditions across the region.
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