The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings on Feb. 28 for Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and Cochise counties.

Two major weather systems will bring mixed conditions across much of Arizona, with snow in Flagstaff, wind in Phoenix and possible rain in Tucson.

The National Weather Service issued dust storm warnings for Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties on March 1. Red-flag warnings continue through March 1 as well.

The average temperature in February 2025 was 66 degrees, a 6.1-degree departure from the normal at 59.9 degrees, according to the weather service.

Dry conditions are forecast to persist all week long. Aside from some passing clouds, the forecast will bring consistently sunny to partly sunny skies. Winds will increase mid-week in Northern Arizona, and turn breezy in the Valley by Thursday.

Our message here is that if the dry conditions persist into the spring, there is potential for an extended and significant wildfire season." -- Megan Taylor, warning coordination meteorologist with

PHOENIX - There's a chance we'll see the 90s this week for the first time this year. The low at Phoenix's Sky Harbor airport on Sunday morning was 52 degrees, which is two degrees above normal for this time of year, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Feb. 23.