Expect a return on the monsoon weather pattern, as today begins the start of another weeklong trend of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Clouds should build through the early afternoon with the chance of rain at about 50 percent.

Highs in the valleys today will push to 86, with lows dropping down to 54.

In the high country, look for highs to remain more mild at 72 through the day before dropping to 41 overnight.