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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alamogordo-White (KALM)

Lat: 32.84°NLon: 105.99°WElev: 4150ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.51 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Pinon NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Pinon NM
 32.73°N 105.34°W (Elev. 6440 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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