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 >

Current conditions at

Sedona Airport (KSEZ)

Lat: 34.85°NLon: 111.78333°WElev: 4826.0ft.

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity	12%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	17 Mar 02:55 PM MST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Big Park AZ

This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 11 to 14 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

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Zone Area Forecast for Oak Creek and Sycamore Canyons, AZ

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

2 Miles NNW Big Park AZ
34.8°N 111.78°W (Elev. 4915 ft)

2:42 pm MST Mar 17, 2026

Forecast Valid:

3pm MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 23, 2026

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