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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

Lat: 32.29°NLon: 106.92°WElev: 4455ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 9:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW White Sands NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 11 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 30. North wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW White Sands NM
 32.33°N 106.54°W (Elev. 7966 ft)
Last Update:
9:26 am MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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