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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

Safford, Safford Municipal Airport (KSAD)

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

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 11:51 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Glenwood NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of sprinkles after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of sprinkles after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Glenwood NM
 33.37°N 108.9°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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