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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)

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

Partly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 9:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Carrizozo NM

Fire Weather Watch March 26, 11:00am until March 26, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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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:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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