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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 >

Current conditions at

Lake County Airport (KLKV)

Lat: 42.15664°NLon: 120.39721°WElev: 4721.0ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Fort Bidwell CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 9600 feet lowering to 8300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Fort Bidwell CA
 41.8°N 120.31°W (Elev. 6608 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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