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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Bundle up! Freeze Warnings continue in the Valley

Bundle up! We are tracking another cold morning across Arizona on Monday. Temperatures are set to remain below normal for this time of the year as we start the new week.

By: Justin Hobbs

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PHOENIX — Bundle up! We are tracking another cold morning across Arizona on Monday.

Temperatures are set to remain below normal for this time of the year as we start the new week.

Freeze Warnings go back into effect tonight from midnight until 9 a.m. Monday for much of south-central, southeastern, and southwestern Arizona. This includes nearly all of the Valley, excluding Anthem and Cave Creek. The warning is also in place for Casa Grande, Coolidge, Florence, Gila Bend, Wickenburg, and Quartzsite.

Wrap exposed pipes, cover sensitive plants, and bring pets inside to keep them safe.

In the Valley, morning temperatures will plunge into the mid to low 30s, with a few rural areas dipping into the upper 20s. By Monday afternoon temperatures only climb to the low to mid-60s, which keeps us below average for this time of the year.

Additionally, northerly wind are feeding down the Colorado River and gusting as high a 40 mph so far. With the northerly wind set into place through midweek, gusts could approach 50 mph along the Colorado River Valley. A Wind Advisory is in place for spots along the Upper Colorado River Valley like Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City until 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Winds will stay light in the Phoenix metro area as our forecast stays cool and dry.

Phoenix Sky Harbor hasn’t experienced a freezing temperature since January 2, 2019. Current forecasts suggest temperatures at the airport will remain just above freezing, extending the city’s six-year streak above 32 degrees.

A gradual warm-up is ahead next week. Valley highs will climb into the 70s starting Wednesday. An area of low pressure will track across Arizona late week bringing a slight rain & snow chance for the state. Stay tuned for updates on the late week forecast.