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 >

Current conditions at

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (KFLG)

Lat: 35.14433°NLon: 111.66637°WElev: 6994.0ft.

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	ESE 3 MPH
Barometer	30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Mar 08:20 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Flagstaff AZ

Today
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 45. Light north wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Light west wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 77. Light southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

2 Miles SW Flagstaff AZ
35.17°N 111.67°W (Elev. 6995 ft)

4:12 am MST Mar 17, 2026

Forecast Valid:

8am MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 23, 2026

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