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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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 9:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Petaca NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 40 °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 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. 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 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
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 40.
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 40.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Petaca NM
 36.57°N 106.06°W (Elev. 8599 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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