Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.39 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Aug 2:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WNW Capulin NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WNW Capulin NM
 36.79°N 104.19°W (Elev. 7139 ft)
12:32 am MDT Aug 8, 2026
3am MDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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