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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 5:08:19 am PST

Dense fog will return to the area Saturday morning. Slow down, switch headlights from AUTO to low beams, allow extra time, and consider delaying unnecessary travel.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 @ 5:20 PM PST - Building high pressure brings a warming trend for central California into this weekend. This image shows the probabilities for afternoon highs to exceed 75 degrees for select locations of the area. Cooler temperatures return next week.
A warm Saturday is expected, with a moderate chance for temperatures above 80 degrees throughout the valley and high chance in the Mojave.

 

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