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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28°NLon: 103.69°WElev: 2630ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Big Bend National Park TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Big Bend National Park TX
 29.28°N 103.28°W (Elev. 5551 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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