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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Carrizozo NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Carrizozo NM
 33.72°N 106.14°W (Elev. 5791 ft)
Last Update:
10:01 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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