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

89°F

32°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Cupertino CA

Heat Advisory March 17, 04:29pm until March 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory March 17, 04:29pm until March 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 68 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °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 68. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Cupertino CA
 37.29°N 122.14°W (Elev. 1798 ft)
1:49 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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