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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.45 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 7:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Capitan NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Capitan NM
 33.55°N 105.63°W (Elev. 6847 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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