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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Los Alamos Airport (KLAM)

Lat: 35.88°NLon: 106.27°WElev: 7171ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.38 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Mar 3:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Tierra Amarilla NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Tierra Amarilla NM
 36.7°N 106.41°W (Elev. 10230 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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