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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 105.29°WElev: 8330ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.49 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 8:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Chacon NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Chacon NM
 36.13°N 105.49°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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