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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

11 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Big Bend National Park TX
 29.38°N 103.05°W (Elev. 3291 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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