Near-freezing temperatures to continue in desert southwest

Published December 17, 2019 10:26 AM

Warming trend expected into the weekend

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY, KSWT)- Cooler temperatures and breezy conditions are expected Tuesday behind a cold front that recently moved through the region.

The coldest temperatures so far this winter are expected Tuesday night as they drop to below freezing over certain portions of the region ranging from Joshua Tree National Park to Gila County.

Another dry frontal system will pass through the region on Wednesday into Thursday.

A warming trend begins Friday and into next weekend as high pressure briefly builds back in over the region.

Highs by this weekend will warm into the low 70s. Clouds ahead of a Pacific storm system will move into the region as early as Sunday through Monday.

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