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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

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

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 11:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Petaca NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Petaca NM
 36.54°N 106.09°W (Elev. 8606 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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