Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

Lat: 33.47°NLon: 105.53°WElev: 6759ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 6%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.36 in
Dewpoint -8°F (-22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 12:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Ruidoso Downs NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Ruidoso Downs NM
 33.32°N 105.64°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
12:31 am MDT Mar 20, 2026
1am MDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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