Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues
Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >
Current conditions at
Window Rock, Window Rock Airport (KRQE)
Lat: 35.65°NLon: 109.06667°WElev: 6742.0ft.
Clear
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 30% |
| Wind Speed | E 6 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.47 in (1031.83 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 39°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 11 Jan 03:45 PM MST |
Extended Forecast for
Fort Defiance AZ
Overnight
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 51 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 28. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 23. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light north wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Defiance AZ
35.75°N 109.09°W (Elev. 7395 ft)
35.75°N 109.09°W (Elev. 7395 ft)
2:07 am MST Jan 14, 2026
3am MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
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