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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday 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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 6%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.45 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 19 Mar 12:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Ruidoso NM
 33.34°N 105.67°W (Elev. 6873 ft)
12:01 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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