PHOENIX — Winds are shifting out of the north on Thursday with breezy to windy conditions expected across Arizona.
Here in the Valley, sustained winds will top out near 15 mph and gusts will peak near 25 mph in the afternoon.
Out west, winds will pick up even more as they accelerate down the Colorado River Valley. Gusts could top 35 mph in Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City throughout the day.
Winds will lighten up heading into the weekend as temperatures continue to climb.
Phoenix will top out in the low 60s on Thursday and Friday and mid 60s on Saturday and Sunday as our forecast stays sunny and dry.
Overnight lows should stay above the freezing point across the Valley, but it will still be cold with most spots in the mid to upper 30s for the next few nights.
By late Sunday, our next winter storm will be approaching from the west. This one is set to bring more rain and snow to Arizona, along with another big drop in temperatures.
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer!
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 1.03" (+0.31" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 1.23"
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2022 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.78" (-1.44" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 7.02"
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW
Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain
NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rain
Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain
NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain
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