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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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Mar 9:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Taos Ski Valley NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 53 °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 60. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Taos Ski Valley NM
 36.63°N 105.4°W (Elev. 10699 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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