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

Salinas, Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

Lat: 36.66361°NLon: 121.60806°WElev: 82.0ft.

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Salinas CA

Heat Advisory March 19, 01:30pm until March 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory March 19, 01:30pm until March 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 90. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Salinas CA
 36.73°N 121.66°W (Elev. 75 ft)
1:26 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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