Phoenix weekend turns sunny and windy after mild start
North and northeast winds will pick up Friday night, pushing afternoon temperatures into the low 80s across the Valley.
By Andrew Kovalenko ·
Phoenix will see sunny skies and low 80s temperatures this weekend, accompanied by sustained north and northeast winds.
The Valley experienced a cooler start to the week on November 5, with highs reaching 78 degrees. This figure sits three degrees below the seasonal average. Morning lows hovered in the 50s before cloud cover increased later in the day.
Meteorologists indicate that partly cloudy conditions will persist through much of Friday. Temperatures are projected to climb back into the upper 70s on that day. A minor weather disturbance is expected to affect the state's mountain regions on Friday, bringing a chance of light rain. The Valley itself should remain dry during this period.
Dry conditions are forecast to hold through the weekend and continue into the middle of next week. Forecasters are monitoring potential rain chances for late next week and the following weekend.
Wind patterns will shift starting Friday night. Winds out of the north and northeast are expected to increase in speed and remain active throughout the weekend. These breezy conditions will accompany the sunny skies and warmer afternoon temperatures.
Residents should expect mornings in the 50s and afternoons in the low 80s over the next few days. The gradual warming trend is set to continue across the Valley and the wider state.
