PHOENIX — A weak storm system is moving in from the southwest bringing chances for rain and snow back to Arizona.
It's not looking like much, but there is a slight chance we could see a few isolated showers in the Valley overnight into early Friday morning.
All we need is 0.01 inches at Sky Harbor to break our dry streak which is currently at 146 days. That's the third-longest dry streak on record!
Without any measurable rain, this dry streak will hit 147 days on Friday which will tie the 2023 for the second longest on record. The all-time record is 160 days in a row set in 1972.
Across the high country, the snow level will drop to around 5,500 feet but little to no accumulation is expected.
Maricopa County Air Quality has also issued a No Burn Day, which means wood-burning in fireplaces, stoves, and outdoor fire pits is prohibited.
Fine particle pollution (dust and smoke) is lingering over parts of the Valley at unhealthy levels. If you have any respiratory issues, like asthma, bronchitis or COPD, limit your time outside to avoid health impacts.
Do not use leaf blowers on these No Burn Days and try to carpool or take public transportation. If you have a gas-powered vehicle, avoid idling in long drive-thru lines too.
This storm system moving through will hopefully help improve air quality and also bring in some cooler air.
Phoenix temperatures will drop to the mid 60s on Friday and Saturday with overnight lows across the Valley in the mid 30s to low 40s by Saturday morning.
We'll stay in the mid to upper 60s through MLK Day weekend and much of next week.
2025 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall to date: 0.00" (-0.48" from average)
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2024 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall to date: 4.54" (-2.68" from average)
Monsoon 2024 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 0.74" (-1.69" from average)
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW
Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain
NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rain
Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain
NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain
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