Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

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

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 6 Mar 10:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Truchas NM

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Truchas NM
 35.96°N 105.7°W (Elev. 10650 ft)
9:32 am MST Mar 6, 2026
10am MST Mar 6, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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