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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.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Big Bend National Park TX
 29.32°N 103.26°W (Elev. 4364 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 am CDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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