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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

Santa Fe County Municipal Airport (KSAF)

Lat: 35.61°NLon: 106.1°WElev: 6260ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 17 Mar 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Cerrillos NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Cerrillos NM
 35.48°N 106.12°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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