Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

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

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 3 Aug 10:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Santa Cruz NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Santa Cruz NM
 36.01°N 106.04°W (Elev. 5784 ft)
6:02 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
11pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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