Maricopa forecast calls for return of the sun

Rain clouds are expected to dissipate for Christmas Day to make way for a mostly sunny week, according to the National Weather Service, though showers may return by week’s end.

Sunday‘s forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 55. The night will remain mostly clear and cold, with a high around 35.

Monday, expect a sunny day with a high near 60 and a mostly clear night with a low temperature around 39.

Tuesday, the warming trend continues under sunny skies, with a high near 66 and an overnight low around 42.

Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 68. The overnight forecast is for partly cloudy and a low around 43.

Thursday, the temperature is expected to climb to 70 with mostly sunny skies. The night will be partly cloud with a low around 47.

Friday carries a 10-percent chance of showers but is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 69.