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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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 7:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Magdalena NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Magdalena NM
 34.09°N 107.24°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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