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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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Mar 5:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Datil NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Datil NM
 34.13°N 107.98°W (Elev. 8228 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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