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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.45 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 6:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Alto NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alto NM
 33.41°N 105.7°W (Elev. 7815 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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