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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Santa Fe County Municipal Airport (KSAF)

Lat: 35.61°NLon: 106.1°WElev: 6260ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 2:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Cerrillos NM

Fire Weather Watch March 26, 11:00am until March 26, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Windy.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Windy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Windy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Cerrillos NM
 35.34°N 106.19°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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