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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 5%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.37 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 4:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SSW Carrizozo NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SSW Carrizozo NM
 33.43°N 106°W (Elev. 5610 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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