Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

Lat: 35.04°NLon: 106.61°WElev: 5351ft.

A Few Clouds

47°F

8°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 19 Mar 7:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Ponderosa NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ponderosa NM
 35°N 106.32°W (Elev. 7602 ft)
6:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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