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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

LOS ALTOS (LOAC1)

Lat: 37.35472°NLon: 122.14167°WElev: 539.0ft.

NA

88°F

31°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Mar 03:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Saratoga CA

Heat Advisory March 17, 03:50pm until March 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory March 17, 03:50pm until March 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 69. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Saratoga CA
 37.23°N 122.1°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
1:49 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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