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
PEPPERMINT (PEPC1)
Lat: 36.0734°NLon: 118.54136°WElev: 7385.0ft.NA
51°F
11°C
| Humidity | 45% |
| Wind Speed | NW 2 MPH |
| Barometer | NA |
| Dewpoint | 30°F (-1°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Last update | 17 Mar 06:58 AM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NNW Kernville CA
Today
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNW Kernville CA
36°N 118.52°W (Elev. 4623 ft)
36°N 118.52°W (Elev. 4623 ft)
7:56 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
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