Heat Continues Across the Central and Western U.S.; Tracking Hazardous Weather Across the Northern U.S.

Early-season record warmth will persist across portions of the western and central U.S. through mid week, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, with Severe Thunderstorms and wintry weather expected across the Northeast Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 24 Mar 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Des Moines NM

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

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Windy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Windy.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Windy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Des Moines NM
 36.69°N 103.87°W (Elev. 8064 ft)
6:01 am MDT Mar 24, 2026
6am MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 30, 2026
 
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