TUCSON, Ariz. – Residents of Tucson should prepare for a chilly but sunny weekend, as First Alert Weather Day is accompanied by Freeze Warnings in effect for both Friday and Saturday mornings. While the weather will be dry, it is expected to be quite windy, with gusts from the southwest to west reaching up to 35 mph. After cooler temperatures this weekend, a warming trend is forecast to begin next week thanks to a high-pressure system.
The 7-Day Forecast for Tucson outlines the following:
On Friday, expect a frosty start to the day, followed by sunshine and a high near 52 degrees. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to a north-northwest direction at 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Friday night will bring clear skies with a low around 32 degrees, and winds shifting to a north-northeast direction at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday is set to be sunny, with temperatures warming slightly to a high near 58 degrees. The night will remain clear with a low of approximately 36 degrees.
Sunday will continue the trend of sunny weather, with a high reaching about 62 degrees, and clear skies expected overnight with lows around 39 degrees.
The warming trend will progress into the following week, with Monday seeing sunny skies and a high near 66 degrees, while the night remains clear with lows around 40 degrees.
Tuesday is predicted to be sunny with temperatures reaching up to 69 degrees, cooling off to a low of 42 degrees at night under mostly clear conditions.
This pleasant weather pattern continues into Wednesday, bringing a high of approximately 70 degrees and mostly clear skies overnight with lows around 44 degrees.
Finally, Thursday is expected to be sunny, with the daily high rising to about 71 degrees, providing Tucson residents a delightful finish to the week.
These upcoming days will certainly provide an opportunity for outdoor activities. Enjoy the beautiful weather as temperatures climb in the days ahead.