Cooler Temps Coming to Phoenix Area

Temperatures expected to drop after above-normal heat

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:06am

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of orange, pink, and blue, depicting the vast, dramatic sky and clouds over a distant cityscape, conveying the sublime scale of the natural world.The changing weather patterns in the Phoenix area are a reminder of the region's dramatic natural landscapes and the power of the elements.Scottsdale Today

After several days of unseasonably warm weather, the Phoenix area is set to experience cooler temperatures in the coming days. Temperatures in the desert regions have been reaching the 90s, while the mountains have seen highs in the 60s and 70s. The change in weather comes as a jury found Ian Mitcham guilty of murdering and sexually assaulting Allison Feldman in her Scottsdale home in 2015.

Why it matters

The shift to cooler temperatures will provide relief to residents who have been dealing with the extended period of above-normal heat. Additionally, the guilty verdict in the Feldman murder case brings closure to a long-running investigation and trial.

The details

The cooler temperatures are expected to arrive as a result of the mostly cloudy conditions around Arizona. While the desert regions have been seeing temperatures in the 90s, the mountain areas have been experiencing highs in the 60s and 70s. Separately, a jury found Ian Mitcham guilty on all counts, including first-degree murder, sexual assault, and second-degree burglary, in the 2015 killing of Allison Feldman in her Scottsdale home. Mitcham's trial began more than a decade after Feldman's death.

  • Temperatures have been running well above normal in recent days.
  • The jury delivered its guilty verdict on Thursday afternoon.

The players

Ian Mitcham

A man who was found guilty of murdering and sexually assaulting Allison Feldman in her Scottsdale home in 2015.

Allison Feldman

A Scottsdale resident who was murdered and sexually assaulted in her home in 2015.

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The takeaway

The cooling temperatures will provide much-needed relief to Phoenix-area residents, while the guilty verdict in the Feldman murder case brings a sense of justice and closure to the community.