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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

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

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed W 18 G 37 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 3:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Chacon NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Chacon NM
 36.15°N 105.49°W (Elev. 10167 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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