Extreme Heat and Fire Weather Conditions in the West; Severe Thunderstorm Threat in the Northern Plains on Thursday

Extreme heat will may set some new daily temperature records across the Desert Southwest. Hot, dry and windy conditions and dry thunderstorms continue to bring fire weather concerns for portions of the Desert Southwest, the central Great Basin and Rockies. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains late Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

Lat: 34.94°NLon: 104.64°WElev: 4791ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 7 Aug 1:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Santa Rosa NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming west.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of sprinkles after noon.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of sprinkles before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph becoming west.
Thursday
A slight chance of sprinkles after noon. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of thunderstorms after noon. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of sprinkles before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SW Santa Rosa NM
 34.79°N 104.95°W (Elev. 5299 ft)
12:08 am MDT Aug 7, 2025
1am MDT Aug 7, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 13, 2025
 
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