Above normal temperatures continue in the desert southwest

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Desert Southwest continues to enjoy dry and mostly pleasant weather, with temperatures running above normal in late November.

According to National Weather Service (NWS)a noticeable increase in mid- to upper-level cloud cover will dominate the sky over the next few days, moderating the daytime hours a bit.

Temperatures across the lower desert are expected to range from the lower to mid 70s through Monday before climbing into the upper 70s and lower 80s on Tuesday.

By mid-week, a weak shortwave low will pass through the Intermountain West, bringing no significant weather changes to our region.

A dry cold front associated with this system could shave a few degrees off the daytime Wednesday, but temperatures will still remain above seasonal averages.

Looking further ahead, a strong ridge of high pressure is expected to develop later this week, potentially pushing temperatures 5-10 degrees above normal as we move into December. This pattern suggests above-average warmth will persist through the end of the month.

Enjoy the mild weather while it lasts and don’t forget to look for the picturesque cloudy skies over the desert southwest this week!