Phoenix has been making headlines over the past 48 hours, and not for a surprise soaking. As November began, there has been zero measurable rain in the Phoenix area. Both November 1st and 2nd delivered pure sunshine, blue skies, and absolutely no precipitation, as reported by EaseWeather and confirmed by real-time local updates. Temperatures hit highs of 33 degrees Celsius, with lows around 14, offering warm, dry relief for those getting outdoors. The monthly forecast reinforces this trend, with only about two days of rain expected for the entire month and totals likely under 10 millimeters. This is classic Phoenix fall — dry, bright, and dependable.
While skies have stayed clear, water headlines bubbled up with game-changing news about how Arizona is approaching its long-term thirst. Governor Katie Hobbs just celebrated Arizona’s first-ever Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply with EPCOR, according to the Governor’s Office. This move is pivotal for future water security in metro Phoenix, designed to allow for new housing and economic projects even as groundwater supplies face tighter regulation. The new designation aims to give communities a pathway to demonstrate long-term water availability, bringing clarity for developers and increasing confidence in the region’s growth plans.
The ongoing saga of the Colorado River crisis is also heating up as Phoenix watches the calendar. ABC15 and similar outlets report a deadline of November 11 for Arizona and its fellow basin states to negotiate a new deal on dividing up the river’s shrinking flows. This negotiation is urgent because falling levels in Lake Mead threaten Arizona’s central canal system and regional water supply. As of today, experts quoted in Colorado Public Radio and High Country News warn that a failure to strike a deal could trigger federal intervention, which could dramatically impact how much water reaches Phoenix taps in future years.
Behind the scenes, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority has quietly received six major proposals for new water sources. Three plans involve constructing desalination plants — likely sourcing water from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. Four proposals are backed by the company EPCOR, which supplies water across Arizona, and one proposal could see treated wastewater added to the mix. While the specifics are still confidential, the goal is clear: obtain up to 500,000 acre-feet of new water within a decade, enough to support hundreds of thousands of families. State law requires most of this new supply to come from outside Arizona’s borders, pushing partnerships and ambitious engineering to the forefront.
For now, water coming out of the taps remains safe and reliable. No alerts for water quality issues or supply limits have been issued over the past 48 hours by any local agency or EPCOR. Meteorologists like Michael Groff on YouTube remind viewers that early November almost never brings rain, with high pressure dominating and meaningful precipitation often waiting until late in the month or winter.
In summary, Phoenix remains dry and sunny, water in the pipes stays clean and reliable, and big steps are being made to secure a future as bright as this week’s forecast. Keep an eye out for developments from the Colorado River negotiating table and for news on which new water projects advance, as these choices will shape Phoenix’s destiny for decades.
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