Today’s Weather
Expect a sunny Saturday with a high near 94. South-southwest winds of 14 to 20 mph will make it feel gusty at times, with gusts up to 28 mph possible through the afternoon.
Wildfire and Weather Alerts
Blaze Contained: Firefighting crews achieved 50% containment on the 779-acre Dellenbaugh Fire burning north of the city.
High Fire Risk: National Weather Service meteorologists maintained a critical Fire Weather Warning for Mohave County due to intense dryness and shifting winds.
Summer Temperatures: Afternoon conditions hovered near 105 degrees, with regional forecasts predicting a surge toward 110 degrees by early next week.
Infrastructure and Traffic
Road Restriping: Commuters experienced brief delays on Hualapai Mountain Road as municipal crews completed pavement striping following recent chip seal maintenance.
Route 66 Centennial: The city finalized preparations to host the 2026 Hemmings Great Race, an event anchoring regional historic route celebrations.
Community and Health News
Event Cancellation: The 1st Annual Cruisin Into Summer Car & Bike Show, originally planned for this weekend, was officially called off by organizers.
Outbreak Concluded: Public health agencies formally announced that the measles outbreak on the Arizona-Utah border has ended on the Arizona side, with no new infections recorded in over 42 days.
Legal Developments: During a Mohave County Superior Court appearance, a high-profile suspect rejected a plea arrangement regarding a major regional fentanyl transportation bust.
City Hall
The Mohave County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2026-2027 county budget on June 15. The budget covers the county as well as the Flood Control, Library, and Television districts. Details are posted on the Mohave County website.
The county’s Planning and Zoning Commission has a regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026. A formal notice of hearing was posted June 17.
Around Town
The Mohave County Recorder’s Office is reminding voters of key deadlines ahead of the July 21, 2026, Primary Election. Voters who haven’t confirmed their political party ballot selection should check their registration status. The Recorder’s Office issued a 90-day notice in late April covering party selection requirements, and a follow-up reminder went out this week.
With temperatures climbing into the mid-90s this weekend, the BLM’s Wild Cow Springs Campground in the Hualapai Mountains offers a cooler option for residents looking to get outside. The Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area near Kingman also has trails accessible this time of year, though hikers should plan around midday heat.