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 31%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 7:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Magdalena NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 80 °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 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Magdalena NM
 34.29°N 107.29°W (Elev. 7303 ft)
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
7am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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