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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

Socorro Municipal Airport (KONM)

Lat: 34.03°NLon: 106.9°WElev: 4805ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Mar 4:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SW Magdalena NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SW Magdalena NM
 33.87°N 107.49°W (Elev. 9400 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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