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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 >

Current conditions at

Durango-La Plata County Airport (KDRO)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 107.76°WElev: 6627ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed W 16 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 6:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Chama NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE Chama NM
 36.99°N 106.44°W (Elev. 10397 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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