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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

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

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 7:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Watrous NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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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 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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