Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)
Lat: 33.47°NLon: 105.53°WElev: 6759ft.
Fair
55°F
13°C
| Humidity | 24% |
| Wind Speed | NW 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.29 in |
| Dewpoint | 19°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 53°F (12°C) |
| Last update | 18 Mar 8:15 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM
Today
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM
33.32°N 105.66°W (Elev. 6965 ft)
33.32°N 105.66°W (Elev. 6965 ft)
6:01 am MDT Mar 18, 2026
8am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
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