Warmer-than-average weekend weather on tap for Maricopa

Maricopa, like much of the Valley, is experiencing a late winter heat wave, according to the National Weather Service. With mostly calm and clear skies and a 0 percent chance of precipitation, daily highs are likely to hover around 80 this weekend, which is roughly 10 degrees warmer than the historical average for February.

Today is forecast to be sunny, calm and mostly clear with a high around 79 and a low near 44.

Friday will likely be sunny, calm and partly cloudy with a high around 79 and a low near 45.

Saturday should be sunny, calm and clear with a high around 79 and a low near 46.

Sunday looks to also be sunny, calm and clear with a high around 79 and a low near 45.

Monday will likely be sunny, calm and mostly clear with a high around 81 and a low near 46.