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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 SSW Ute Park NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Ute Park NM
 36.49°N 105.14°W (Elev. 10427 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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