Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
VERDE (QVDA3)
Lat: 34.54917°NLon: 111.84417°WElev: 3101.0ft.NA
77°F
25°C
| Humidity | 21% |
| Wind Speed | ENE 2 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 34°F (1°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 77°F (25°C) |
| Last update | 17 Mar 07:05 PM MST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles SW Lake Montezuma AZ
Extreme Heat Warning March 18, 11:00am until March 22, 08:00pm
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 100 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 9 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 11 to 13 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Lake Montezuma AZ
34.61°N 111.84°W (Elev. 3284 ft)
34.61°N 111.84°W (Elev. 3284 ft)
3:17 pm MST Mar 17, 2026
7pm MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 24, 2026
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