Near record-breaking temperatures expected later this week

TUCSON – A weather system will move across the state on Monday, which will bring a slight chance for showers to areas south and east of Tuscon. By Tuesday afternoon, this will clear up and high pressure will build over Arizona. This will increase temperatures to near 80 degrees.On, Friday December 21, 1917, Tucson reached a record of 80 degrees. While Tucson may not break any records this week, it will come close. Friday’s forecast high is expected to reach 78 degrees in Tucson. This