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
Cottonwood Airport (KP52)
Lat: 34.73006°NLon: 112.03514°WElev: 3560.0ft.
Clear
75°F
24°C
| Humidity | 17% |
| Wind Speed | N 0 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.04 in (1017.27 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 17 Mar 07:35 PM MST |
Extended Forecast for
9 Miles NNW Clarkdale AZ
Extreme Heat Warning March 18, 11:00am until March 22, 08:00pm
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
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.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast AreaABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNW Clarkdale AZ
34.88°N 112.1°W (Elev. 4354 ft)
34.88°N 112.1°W (Elev. 4354 ft)
3:17 pm MST Mar 17, 2026
7pm MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 24, 2026
Additional Resources
Radar & Satellite Image
Hourly Weather Forecast
