Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed E 15 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 11:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Raton Municipal Crews Field NM

Fire Weather Watch May 14, 12:00pm until May 14, 08:00pm
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Fire Weather Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Windy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Windy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Windy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Raton Municipal Crews Field NM
 36.64°N 104.4°W (Elev. 6329 ft)
12:31 am MDT May 13, 2026
12am MDT May 13, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
 
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