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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

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

A Few Clouds

64°F

18°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 10:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Capitan NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Capitan NM
 33.55°N 105.58°W (Elev. 6414 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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