Overview
- San Luis Obispo reached 97°F on Tuesday, shattering both the daily and all-time March records.
- Paso Robles set a new all-time March high, topping the previous day's mark.
- An extreme heat warning and heat advisories remain in effect through 8 p.m. Friday, with some inland areas possibly extending into Saturday.
- The hottest conditions persist inland through Friday, while coastal areas peaked earlier this week and may see dense morning fog late week.
- Temperatures are forecast to drop 5–10 degrees Saturday with a further cooldown Sunday, staying above normal into early April as significant rain looks unlikely before a light-shower chance March 29–30.