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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.47 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 8:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Carrizozo NM

  • Today

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

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Carrizozo NM
 33.82°N 105.71°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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