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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 105.29°WElev: 8330ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 6:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Red River NM

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNW Red River NM
 36.8°N 105.47°W (Elev. 11893 ft)
Last Update:
6:01 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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