As New Yorkers brace themselves for the hustle of another busy week, Mother Nature appears to be doling out a mix of sunshine and showers in the upcoming days. With an eye on the sky, local weather reports from Phoenix, AZ, signal a time to shed the layers. Today will boast a sunny high near 81, accompanied by a calm west-southwest wind transforming into gutsier breezes, possibly reaching 18 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

As the sun ducks away, tonight's sky is set to remain mostly clear, with a cozy low of around 56 degrees. A mild west-southwest wind is expected to switch directions, coming from the east. These placid conditions are, however, a prelude to the weekend's bluster. Saturday ramps up the wind with 21 to 24 mph gusts and a chance of blowing dust in the afternoon. But the atmosphere is turning, with an 80% chance of showers inked in for Saturday night, as reported by the National Weather Service.

The possibility of rain continues into Sunday and Monday, with respective highs cooling down to 65 and 66 degrees, offering a brief respite from the previous warmth. Precipitation probabilities linger around 60% to 70% on Sunday, dropping slightly to 50% by the start of the new week. Monday night promises a clearer sky with lows hovering around the low 50s.

Those longing for the return of the sun will not be disappointed. Tuesday through Thursday predict a steady climb back to the low- to mid-80s, with nightfall bringing only slight relief in the mid-50s. As if conceding to spring's insistence, Wednesday night's forecast is "Clear," with an optimistic low around 56, providing a window to the stars above Phoenix, as described by the National Weather Service. The weekend, however, promises to gust and flush the dry earth, reminding us that spring wields both sun and showers as its tools.