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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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 17 Mar 10:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Magdalena NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Magdalena NM
 34.27°N 107.29°W (Elev. 7480 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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