Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

KETTLEMAN HILLS (KTLC1)

Lat: 36.03114° N Lon: 120.05483° W Elev: 810.0 ft.

NA

89°F

32°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 18 Mar 01:50 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

West Side Mountains South of 198

Today
Sunny. Highs 86 to 92. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. West winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs 86 to 92. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds up to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs 87 to 93. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs 86 to 92. Lows in the upper 50s.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Clear. Highs 78 to 84. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 78 to 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 79 to 85.



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201 PM PDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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