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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

Gallup Municipal Airport (KGUP)

Lat: 35.51°NLon: 108.79°WElev: 6460ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 6:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Continental Divide NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Continental Divide NM
 35.57°N 108.32°W (Elev. 7283 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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