On Thursday afternoon, the forecast high reaches 73 degrees in the Valley as we prepare for changes shifting in by Friday.

Our weather team has issued First Alert Weather Days for Friday and Saturday, just so you can plan ahead for the potential of rain that could impact some outdoor plans.

The pair of midweek storm systems delivered a one-two punch, with the colder second wave system bringing widespread rain, lower snow levels and hazardous travel conditions, especially across the northern and eastern regions.

Maricopa and Yuma counties recorded the wettest fall seasons in state history, but the remainder of the state remained below 70% of average precipitation.

Both Friday and Saturday are First Alert Weather Days. Rain chances are currently near 20% for Friday, 40% for Friday night, 50% for Saturday and 20% for Saturday night. The best chance for widespread and measurable rain is Friday night into Saturday morning.

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