Arizona Weather Forecast: Winds and Mild Temperatures Ahead

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A passing storm system will bring windy weather and more mild temperatures to Arizona on Thursday. Gusts of around 40-50 mph are forecast around Mohave County and much of the area along and north of the Mogollon Rim, while Phoenix can expect gusts of 25-35 mph. Temperatures will also drop, with a forecast high of 80s in Phoenix and only the low 50s in Flagstaff. Some light rain or snow showers are possible in far northern Arizona.

Why it matters

Arizona's weather can have a significant impact on residents and visitors, affecting everything from outdoor activities to energy usage. This forecast provides important information to help people plan and prepare for the changing conditions.

The details

The area of low pressure will run north of Arizona, while an associated cold front will pass directly through. Winds will increase across the state through this afternoon and early evening, with gusts of around 40-50 mph forecast around Mohave County and much of the area along and north of the Mogollon Rim. In Phoenix, gusts of 25-35 mph are expected through the later part of the day. Along with the winds, temperatures take another drop, with the forecast high reaching the 80s in Phoenix and only the low 50s in Flagstaff.

• On Thursday, winds will increase across the state through this afternoon and early evening.
• On Friday, the forecast high falls to 73 in Phoenix due to cooler air filtering in behind the cold front.
• On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a rebound to around 80 and 86 degrees in Phoenix, respectively.

What’s next

The forecast indicates that a cutoff low will drop over Arizona and sink to the southwest this weekend, which could bring a surge of moisture and scattered showers to the state by Sunday evening into Monday and potentially Tuesday.