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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 17 Mar 9:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM
 33.32°N 105.66°W (Elev. 6965 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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