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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

Albuquerque, Albuquerque International Airport (KABQ)

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

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Mar 5:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Sandia Park NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Sandia Park NM
 35.22°N 106.4°W (Elev. 7717 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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