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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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 25 Mar 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Santa Fe 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 49. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Santa Fe NM
 35.66°N 105.86°W (Elev. 8379 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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