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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grants, Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (KGNT)

Lat: 35.17°NLon: 107.9°WElev: 6522ft.

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 5:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Grants NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a northwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a northwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grants NM
 35.15°N 107.85°W (Elev. 6473 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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