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

Fresno, Fresno Air Terminal (KFAT)

Lat: 36.78° N Lon: 119.71944° W Elev: 331.0 ft.

Clear

88°F

31°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 17 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Not as warm. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.



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201 PM PDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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