Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

Lat: 35.88°NLon: 106.27°WElev: 7171ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Aug 8:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Cochiti Lake NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNW Cochiti Lake NM
 35.78°N 106.43°W (Elev. 7884 ft)
6:01 pm MDT Aug 17, 2025
9pm MDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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