Arizona weather forecast: Warm Easter weekend ahead for Phoenix

Name: Evening Weather Forecast - 4/5/26
Uploaded: 2026-04-03T07:53:01-07:00
Description: Easter Sunday was sunny and windy across the state, but changes are coming as a disturbance moves in. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on when Arizona can expect rain and cooler temperatures.

Evening Weather Forecast - 4/5/26

Easter Sunday was sunny and windy across the state, but changes are coming as a disturbance moves in. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has more on when Arizona can expect rain and cooler temperatures.

PHOENIX - It was a warm start to the holiday weekend with an even warmer Easter Sunday.

Sunday:

Sunday was a hot day in the Valley, with a high temperature reaching 96 degrees. That is just two degrees shy of a daily record-high temperature for today’s date.

Luckily, Monday will be a bit cooler. Clouds will roll in over the state tonight, and overnight lows will fall to 70 degrees in the Valley.

The Week Ahead:

On Monday, skies will be mainly cloudy. There will be a chance for virga and an isolated, light shower in the Valley midday through afternoon. The high country and mountains will have a better chance for rain, with light showers expected from midday through the evening.

Temperatures will stay cooler, thanks to the clouds and moisture. Phoenix will reach a high of 88 degrees. There will be breezy winds in the Valley during the morning and late evening.

The rain will mostly move out of Arizona Monday night, but far northeast and east-central part of the state will still see a chance for some showers on Tuesday. The rest of the state will be sunny, dry and warmer.

Mid-week is looking hot, with temps in the 90s, thanks to a ridge of high pressure over the southwest.

By next weekend, a storm system is likely to bring rain and temperatures will drop back down into the 80s.

The Weekend:

Saturday brought in a high of 91 degrees with the average sitting at 83 degrees.

A ridge of high pressure will bring in warmer weather for Easter, with a daytime high of around 95 degrees. The Valley will remain dry and mostly sunny for the rest of the holiday weekend with occasional breezy winds.

Weekend Weather Forecast - 4/3/26 to 4/4/26

We're expecting a rather warm Easter weekend, but this stretch of warm weather wouldn't last too long.

Phoenix hit a high of 88 degrees on Friday, which is just 5 degrees above average.

Winds varied across the state today, with lighter winds expected heading into the weekend.

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The following heat safety information was provided by the Scottsdale Fire Department.

What are Heat Emergencies?

Heat Cramps: Profuse sweating, fatigue, extreme thirst, muscle cramps

Heat Exhaustion: Headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea/vomit, Cool/moist skin

Heat Stroke: Elevated temp. +103degrees, confusion/irrational behavior, dry/hot skin, rapid shallow breathing, rapid weak pulse (shock), seizures, unconscious

What to do

Get person into shade or cool location.
Cool person with cool, wet cloths (neck, groin, armpits, head) and fan body.
Sip cool water if person is alert.
For muscle cramps, massage muscles gently, but firmly until relaxed.
*If symptoms worsen, call 911.

What not to do

Do not give anything by mouth if person is vomiting, unable to swallow or unconscious.
Do not underestimate the seriousness of a heat emergency.
Prevention/Preparation for hike/exercise in heat.

Know your limitations

Hydrate (begins day prior to hike/exercise, hour before hike, during and after).
Wear proper clothing, lightweight and light color, protect head, proper shoes.
Always carry a cell phone and best to hike with company.
Always tell someone where you are hiking and when to plan to return.