Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Santa Rosa Route 66 Airport (KSXU)

Lat: 34.94° N Lon: 104.64° W Elev: 4791 ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 18 Mar 12:55 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

De Baca County

Rest Of Tonight
Not as cool. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 15 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 90.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Friday Through Saturday Night
Clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the upper 40s.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Monday And Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.



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1232 AM MDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

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