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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Fe County Municipal Airport (KSAF)

Lat: 35.61°NLon: 106.1°WElev: 6260ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1029.5 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S La Cienega NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S La Cienega NM
 35.53°N 106.1°W (Elev. 6158 ft)
Last Update:
11:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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