Fort Bidwell, California 7 Day Weather Forecast

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
201 AM PDT Fri Mar 20 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Record-shattering heat today, followed by cooler, still above
  average temperatures this weekend.

* Breezy afternoon winds with impacts to recreation and travel
  return Saturday.

* Warmer than normal temperatures likely persist next week with
  breezy conditions likely each afternoon.

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.DISCUSSION...

Our historic March heat episode peaks today as daytime highs will be
just as warm yesterday -- if not a degree or two warmer. Afternoon
temperatures peak in the mid to upper 70s for Sierra communities,
and in the mid to upper 80s across valleys of NE California and W
Nevada. Area waterways will continue to run fast and cold, so avoid
cooling off in them.

Remarkably strong high pressure responsible for this week`s record
heat will dampen this weekend as low pressure quickly passes to our
north. Temperatures will steadily cool over the weekend in response,
bringing daytime highs into the mid 60s and mid 70s. Despite this
cooling trend, temperatures will still be 15-20F above seasonal
averages with more daily records possible on Saturday. Breezy winds
also return Saturday afternoon with W/NW gusts of 25 to 35 mph
posing impacts to recreation and air/ground travel.

High pressure briefly rebuilds across the western states early next
week, giving us another opportunity for record-setting temperatures
Monday and Tuesday. This high pressure won`t be as intense as its
predecessor, and should allow stronger winds aloft to support breezy
afternoons each day next week -- especially Wednesday. Blended
guidance paints widespread 30-50% odds of wind gusts reaching or
exceeding 30 mph Monday and Tuesday afternoons, increasing to 40-80%
on Wednesday. Otherwise, we`ll continue to be devoid of any
meaningful rain or snow through at least the end of next week.

-Salas

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.AVIATION...

Record-breaking heat and density altitude concerns continue today,
but cooler temperatures this weekend should mitigate any impacts.
Otherwise, widespread VFR conditions prevail into the weekend.

Winds increase Saturday afternoon with W/NW gusts of 15-25 kts
presenting LLWS and mountain wave turbulence impacts.

-Salas

&&

.CLIMATE...

* Monthly record set at Reno:

- Reno, NV: New record of 86F. The old monthly record was 83F on
      3/31/1966

* Monthly record set at South Lake Tahoe:

- South Lake Tahoe, CA: New record of 76F. The old monthly record
      was 71F on 3/30/2015

New daily record high temperatures and the previous daily record
high temperatures for Reno and South Lake Tahoe:

Date       Reno NV        South Lake Tahoe CA
----     ------------     -------------------
3/17     82F (old 78F in 2007)  69F (old 65F in 2007)
3/18     86F (old 77F in 1947)  76F (old 63F in 2004)
3/19     85F (old 77F in 1997)  72F (old 65F in 2015)
3/20     81F - 2004          68F - 1997
3/21     80F - 2004          68F - 1997
3/22     77F - 2004    65F - 2004
3/23 77F - 202266F - 2022
3/24     80F - 202265F - 2022
3/25 81F - 202267F - 2022

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Current record warmest low temperatures for Reno and South Lake
Tahoe (no new records so far):

Date       Reno NV        South Lake Tahoe CA
----     ------------           -------------------
3/18     48F - 1904             37F - 2021
3/19     46F - 2013             38F - 2013
3/20     47F - 2013             35F - 2013
3/21     46F - 2015             38F - 1972
3/22 50F - 201240F - 2012
3/23 46F - 200040F - 1998
3/24 45F - 200640F - 1986
3/25 52F - 189338F - 2008

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&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...None.
CA...None.
&&

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