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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

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.48 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 7:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Eagle Nest NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °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 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Eagle Nest NM
 36.5°N 105.3°W (Elev. 8563 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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