WEATHER

Valley’s creep toward record heat increases chance of rattlesnake encounters

Rattlesnakes are most active from March through October in desert areas, but they may appear earlier in the year as warming temperatures bring them out of winter hibernation, Arizona wildlife officials said.

(Courtesy Arizona Game and Fish Department)

Temperatures in the Phoenix area are expected to reach records this weekend, and that’s just fine with sidewinders, Western diamondbacks and other rattlesnakes.

Saturday’s high was expected to get to 92 degrees, which would crack the previous record of 89, according to the National Weather Service.

Sunday's and Monday's expected highs of 94 and 90 degrees also would be records.

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