Thursday, March 5, 2026, is starting off clear and mild in Phoenix, with temperatures around 59°F at Phoenix Sky Harbor. By this afternoon, the Valley will warm into the upper 70s and near 80°F as winds pick up and shift. The air will stay dry with low afternoon humidity, which will keep conditions feeling crisp and bump up fire-weather concerns in some neighborhoods.
Afternoon Winds And Weekend Outlook
After sunrise, winds are expected to strengthen and turn westerly by late morning. Across metro Phoenix, sustained breezes of 10-15 mph are on tap, with gusts near 25 mph possible. Farther west in southeast California, stronger gusts of 30-45 mph are expected where a Wind Advisory is in effect. An incoming trough will knock highs back into the low to…..