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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

Cottonwood Airport (KP52)

Lat: 34.73006°NLon: 112.03514°WElev: 3560.0ft.

Clear

86°F

30°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Mar 02:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Clarkdale 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 85. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 9 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 11 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Clarkdale AZ
 34.88°N 112.1°W (Elev. 4354 ft)
Last Update:
2:42 pm MST Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 23, 2026
 
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