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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SUNSET POINT (QSPA3)

Lat: 34.18847°NLon: 112.13467°WElev: 3380.0ft.

NA

87°F

31°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed N 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Mar 12:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Black Canyon City AZ

Extreme Heat Warning March 18, 11:00am until March 22, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. North wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. North wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. North wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 106 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. West wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. North wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 105 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. North wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. North wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. West wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 106. North wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. West wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. North wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 11 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Black Canyon City AZ
 34.06°N 112.16°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 pm MST Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 23, 2026
 
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