National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Belen Regional Airport (KBRG)

Lat: 34.65°NLon: 106.84°WElev: 5200ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 13 Mar 2:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Torreon NM

High Wind Watch March 15, 03:00am until March 15, 06:00pm
Fire Weather Watch March 15, 09:00am until March 15, 08:00pm
Fire Weather Watch March 14, 03:00pm until March 14, 08:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
High Wind Watch
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Torreon NM
 34.58°N 106.44°W (Elev. 8566 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation