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

Fire Weather Watch in effect from March 26, 11:00 AM MDT until March 26, 08:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Santa Fe County Municipal Airport (KSAF)

Lat: 35.61°NLon: 106.1°WElev: 6260ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	N 10 mph
Barometer	30.17 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	25 Mar 3:53 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Tesuque NM

Fire Weather Watch March 26, 11:00am until March 26, 08:00pm

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Fire Weather Watch

Overnight
Low: 47 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Friday
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 55 °F
Chance
Sprinkles
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Clear, with a low around 47. North wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 53.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Saturday

A chance of sprinkles after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.