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Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Cruces, Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)

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

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Aug 3:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

White Sands NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Labor Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
White Sands NM
 32.38°N 106.49°W (Elev. 4304 ft)
Last Update:
12:14 am MDT Aug 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Aug 27, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 2, 2025
 
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