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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

Safford, Safford Municipal Airport (KSAD)

Lat: 32.86°NLon: 109.64°WElev: 3176ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 8:51 am MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Glenwood NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Glenwood NM
 33.36°N 108.98°W (Elev. 6040 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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