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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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles E Polvadera NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles E Polvadera NM
 34.1°N 106.48°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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