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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

57°F

14°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed W 20 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 12:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Taos Ski Valley NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Taos Ski Valley NM
 36.58°N 105.42°W (Elev. 11312 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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