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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

Lat: 35.66°NLon: 105.14°WElev: 6867ft.

Fair and Breezy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NW 25 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 5:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Watrous NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Watrous NM
 35.73°N 105.04°W (Elev. 6565 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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