Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 8:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM
 33.32°N 105.66°W (Elev. 6965 ft)
6:01 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
8pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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