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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

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Des Moines NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Des Moines NM
 36.69°N 103.87°W (Elev. 8064 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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