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Hot Weather in the West; Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest

Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place much of this week across parts of California and the interior Northwest U.S, with the Pacific Northwest carrying the potential for record-breaking high temperatures. Monsoonal moisture over the Southwest U.S. may lead to heavy rainfall and instances of flash flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

Lat: 35.88°NLon: 106.27°WElev: 7171ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 2 Sep 9:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Truchas NM

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Truchas NM
 36.04°N 105.82°W (Elev. 7969 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Sep 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Sep 2, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 8, 2025
 
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