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

BIG SUR (PPSC1)

Lat: 36.24536°NLon: 121.78015°WElev: 354.0ft.

NA

93°F

34°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:04 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Big Sur CA

Heat Advisory March 19, 01:29pm until March 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory March 19, 01:29pm until March 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 73. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 73. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Big Sur CA
 36.32°N 121.81°W (Elev. 2828 ft)
5:12 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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