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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

Window Rock, Window Rock Airport (KRQE)

Lat: 35.65°NLon: 109.07°WElev: 6742ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WSW Sanostee NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WSW Sanostee NM
 36.39°N 109.03°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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