Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

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

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.47 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 10:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Petaca NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of sprinkles after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light west  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Light west wind increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of sprinkles after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Light west wind increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Petaca NM
 36.54°N 106.09°W (Elev. 8606 ft)
6:02 pm MDT May 12, 2026
10pm MDT May 12, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
 
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