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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 >

Current conditions at

San Joaquin Ridge (PG684)

Lat: 36.30162°NLon: 120.40109°WElev: 3563.0ft.

NA

72°F

22°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 10:50 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ENE New Idria CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ENE New Idria CA
 36.48°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1588 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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