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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

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

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

Fair and Breezy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed W 25 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 1:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Taos Ski Valley NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Taos Ski Valley NM
 36.56°N 105.37°W (Elev. 10997 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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