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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Winds picking up as temperatures drop across Arizona!

Winds are picking up as temperatures drop this week! We are tracking a couple of storm systems that could bring some rain and snow to parts of our state, too! The highest winds will be on Tuesday afternoon as peak wind gusts approach 35 mph in parts of the Valley.

By: Amber Sullins

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PHOENIX — Winds are picking up as temperatures drop this week!

We are tracking a couple of storm systems that could bring some rain and snow to parts of our state, too!

The highest winds will be on Tuesday afternoon as peak wind gusts approach 35 mph in parts of the Valley.

Up north, Wind Advisory are now in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday for areas along and north of the Mogollon Rim where peak gusts could hit 55 mph Tuesday afternoon.

Make sure to secure loose objects outside that could be blown around or damaged by these high winds.

Winds this strong can make driving more difficult too, especially for higher profile vehicles, like RVs, campers, and tractor-trailers.

High winds and dry air in southeastern Arizona are leading to Fire Weather Warnings that will be in effect from 1 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Any fires that break out there will spread rapidly.

These highs winds are coming as a storm system moves into Arizona from the northwest. We could see spotty rain and snow showers across our state Tuesday and Wednesday, with even a slight chance for rain in the Valley by lunchtime Wednesday.

Temperatures will drop, too.

Valley highs will fall from the mid 80s today to the mid 70s on Tuesday. By Wednesday, highs will plummet into the 60s, putting us around 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.

We are also tracking another storm system that could bring more rain and snow to parts of our state on Friday. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer.