Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Taos, Taos Regional Airport (KSKX)

Lat: 36.45°NLon: 105.67°WElev: 7090ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 12:56 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Cerro NM

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 15 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 46 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 30 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

    High: 50 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

    Low: 35 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

    High: 53 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: 37 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 53 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Cerro NM
 36.8°N 105.53°W (Elev. 10797 ft)
12:01 pm MDT Apr 16, 2024
1pm MDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm MDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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