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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 >

Current conditions at

CROWN KING (QCKA3)

Lat: 34.20336°NLon: 112.34561°WElev: 6173.0ft.

NA

80°F

27°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:27 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Prescott AZ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. West wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. West wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles S Prescott AZ
 34.41°N 112.44°W (Elev. 7172 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 pm MST Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 24, 2026
 
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