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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Belen Regional Airport (KBRG)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 25 Mar 1:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Torreon NM

Fire Weather Watch March 26, 11:00am until March 26, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Windy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Windy.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Windy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. Windy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Windy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Torreon NM
 34.58°N 106.44°W (Elev. 8566 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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