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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Alto NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. Breezy.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Alto NM
 33.4°N 105.78°W (Elev. 10531 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 am MDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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