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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

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

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 11:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Taos Ski Valley NM

Fire Weather Watch March 26, 11:00am until March 26, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Taos Ski Valley NM
 36.62°N 105.48°W (Elev. 11496 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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