NWS Forecast Office Phoenix, AZ

Rain chances will increase across the Phoenix Metro this evening, peaking around 70%. Expect light showers to remain possible overnight.

Unsettled weather expected for the New Year as an area of low pressure off the CA coast will bring increasing rain chances tonight and continuing through Thursday. No significant rainfall is expected at this time, with most areas forecast to receive less than 0.50". Localized amounts over 0.50" may materialize, mainly across the higher terrain areas to the north and east of Phoenix.

Increased rain chances expected for the New Year with a coastal weather system moving through the region. Temperatures are forecast to remain above normal through this weekend.