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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

74°F

23°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed S 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Monticello NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Monticello NM
 33.65°N 107.36°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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