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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cottonwood Airport (KP52)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNW Clarkdale AZ

Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 05:13am until March 22, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning March 19, 05:13am until March 22, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 43. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. East wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Clarkdale AZ
 34.88°N 112.1°W (Elev. 4354 ft)
Last Update:
4:24 am MST Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Mar 19, 2026-6pm MST Mar 25, 2026
 
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