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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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 6:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Taos Ski Valley NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Taos Ski Valley NM
 36.62°N 105.54°W (Elev. 11033 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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