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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Truth Or Consequences, Truth Or Consequences Municipal Airport (KTCS)

Lat: 33.24°NLon: 107.27°WElev: 4849ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Monticello NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Monticello NM
 33.55°N 107.26°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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