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, Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG)

Lat: 35.15°NLon: 106.8°WElev: 5837ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 4%
Wind Speed N 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 19 Mar 2:47 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Paguate NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Paguate NM
 35.13°N 107.3°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
2:15 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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