From 1991 through 2020, the first 90-degree day of the year typically happened around March 30. This year, we hit it on March 25.

 Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star

Break out your sunscreen and throw on some shades: Friday officially marked the first 90-degree high in Tucson for 2022.

According to the National Weather Service, Friday’s 90-degree reading comes five days earlier than usual. From 1991 through 2020, the first 90-degree day of the year typically happened around March 30.

The earliest 90-degree temperature on record happened on Feb. 14, 1957, the weather service said.

As for the rest of the weekend, Saturday is expected to get a bit warmer with a high between 93 and 95 degrees, while Sunday is predicted to have highs between the upper 80s and 90.

The sunny weather isn’t expected for long as a storm system makes its way into Tucson on Monday and Tuesday. The weather service said Tucson should expect to see some precipitation Monday night into Tuesday.

After the storm system, the weather service predicts highs in the lower 80s and upper 70s. Clear skies and higher temperatures will be back next weekend with highs in the upper 80s.

Watch as this bobcat stalks his prey and then catches it. Let this remind you not to leave small pets outside unattended. Video by Sandra McCauley.

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