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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 >

Current conditions at

Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP)

Lat: 35.135°NLon: 118.4392°WElev: 4001.0ft.

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Tehachapi CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tehachapi CA
 35.12°N 118.44°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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