PHOENIX — Clouds are moving in as a weak disturbance moves through northern Arizona.
Spotty rain and snow showers will track across northern Arizona overnight and Friday, but accumulations will be light.
As high pressure builds in from the southwest this weekend, temperatures will warm up.
Look for daytime highs in the Valley in the mid to upper 60s with early morning lows in the upper 30s to low 40s on Friday and Saturday.
By Christmas, temperatures will top out in the low 70s and we'll stay there early next week.
We'll see similar warming trends across Arizona throughout the Christmas holiday as much of the state stays dry.
Air quality will be a big issue in the Valley.
Pollution is getting worse day by day and we are now under High Pollution Advisories on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A High Pollution Watch is also in effect on Monday.
That will make it difficult for many of us to breathe outside on Christmas.
Burn bans are now in effect on Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Avoid fireplace use and other wood burning or you may face a fine.
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2022 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.10" (-1.89" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 6.46"
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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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