Warmer weekend ahead for Arizona after cool temps this week

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A gorgeous day is ahead for much of Arizona, but changes are on tap for the weekend ahead.

Look for sunny skies and slightly warmer temperatures today in the Valley of the Sun. Morning temperatures in the upper 30s to mid 40s will climb to the upper 60s this afternoon, which is near normal for this time of year in Phoenix.

A ridge of high pressure building over our region will bring significantly warmer temperatures for the next week. Over the weekend, look for Valley highs in the mid 70s on Saturday and near 80 degrees on Sunday. Mostly sunny skies and light winds are expected both days.

Even warmer weather is expected early next week when afternoon temperatures climb to the mid 80s Monday and Tuesday. All across the state, afternoon highs will be 10 to 15 degrees above normal and near records.

An area of low pressure is forecast to move by to the north of Arizona by the middle of next week, which will weaken the ridge and bring a slight cool down. The Valley will drop to the upper 70s Wednesday and likely to the mid 70s for Thursday and Friday.

This storm could bring a few light showers to the high country, but only light accumulation is expected. At this point the Valley looks to stay dry. Next weekend also looks pleasant and dry.

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