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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

Raton Municipal - Crews Field Airport (KRTN)

Lat: 36.74°NLon: 104.5°WElev: 6354ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 25 Mar 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Weston CO

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles S Weston CO
 36.88°N 104.98°W (Elev. 7431 ft)
Last Update:
12:32 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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