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Rain and Mountain Snow in the West; Lake Effect Snow in the Northeast

A strong system will spread lower elevation rain and mountain snow across the Southwest U.S., Great Basin, and Central Rockies into this weekend. Moisture from this western system will combine with a cold Canadian front to produce snow for portions of the Midwest this weekend. Meanwhile, unsettled conditions in the Northeast will continue to produce lake effect snow, heavy at times. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Taos, Taos Regional Airport (KSKX)

Lat: 36.45°NLon: 105.67°WElev: 7090ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 8:56 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Red River NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 15 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 27 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

    Low: 18 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    High: 25 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 17 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 22 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 12 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

    High: 18 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 9 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNW Red River NM
 36.81°N 105.45°W (Elev. 11033 ft)
Last Update:
2:18 pm MST Jan 21, 2021
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Jan 21, 2021-6pm MST Jan 28, 2021
 
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