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Date & Time: 2/22/2012 9:48 AM MST
Forecaster: Henz, D.
Synopsis
Latest model guidance is in good agreement keeping dry and warm conditions across the Desert Southwest into the weekend with dry northwesterly flow aloft and high pressure building in from the west.
For this afternoon, plan on sunny skies with isolated high clouds. Temperatures will climb into the upper 70s with spots around the Valley reaching the low 80s. Variable winds will remain light in the 3-7mph range. Areas around 3,000ft will see afternoon highs reach the upper 60s to low 70s. Overnight temperatures tonight again will remain relatively mild dropping into upper 40s under mostly clear skies and calm winds.
For tomorrow, the sunny skies and clear conditions will persist as afternoon temperatures again climb into the upper 70s to low 80s around the Valley. Winds will again remain light in the 3-7mph range. A look ahead: The warming trend will continue into the weekend with afternoon highs on Friday and Saturday reaching the low to mid 80s with mostly clear conditions. An upper level system looks to pass through Southern Nevada/Utah on Sunday bringing mainly a slight cool down and breezier conditions to the county. Unfortunately no rain is expected for our area with this system as the bulk of the moisture and forcing should remain well to our north.
Columns below:
1st – Forecast Zone
2nd – 2PM-NOON Chance of Measurable Rain (%)
3rd – Prime Time for Heaviest Rain
4th – Maximum Prime Time Rainfall (inches)
5th – Storms Currently Observed (X)
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Gila Bend
Palo Verde
Rainbow Valley
West Valley
Northwest Valley
Upper Centennial
Wickenburg
New River/Cave Cr.
Phoenix North
Phoenix South
Scottsdale North
Scottsdale South
Southeast Valley
Lwr. Salt R. Lakes
Superstition ----------------------------------------------------
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