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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE San Juan Bautista CA

Heat Advisory March 19, 09:22am until March 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory March 19, 09:22am until March 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south southwest  in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE San Juan Bautista CA
 36.76°N 121.5°W (Elev. 2546 ft)
5:12 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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