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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
248 PM MST SAT JAN 17 2026
DISCUSSION
OUR QUIET FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT FIVE
DAYS. WE WILL SEE LITTLE TO NO CHANCES FOR PRECIPITATION. MIN RH'S
ON SUNDAY WILL BE IN THE TEENS IN THE LOWLANDS AND IN THE 20'S IN
AREA MOUNTAINS. THE MIN RH'S WILL TREND A LITTLE HIGHER ON MONDAY
AND TUESDAY, BUT THEN BACK DRIER AGAIN FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
WINDS BE WELL BELOW CRITICAL LEVELS. WE WILL SEE WINDS MOVE BACK
AND FORTH FROM WEST TO EAST AND EAST TO WEST AS COOL AIR SPILLS
INTO THE REGION FROM THE EAST. WE WILL SEE EAST WINDS TONIGHT AND
SUNDAY AND THEN AGAIN MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY. VENT RATES OVER
THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WON'T BE GREAT, RANGING FROM POOR TO FAIR
BOTH AFTERNOONS.
...PERCENTAGES SHOWN IN THE SKY/WEATHER PORTION REFLECT
SKY COVER AMOUNT...
...MEAN ELEVATIONS USED TO OBTAIN MIXING HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS:
ZONE 110 - RESERVE (5900 FT)
ZONE 111 - DEMING (4300 FT)
ZONE 112 - LAS CRUCES(3900 FT)
ZONE 113 - RUIDOSO (6900 FT)
VENTILATION CATEGORIES ARE DETERMINED BY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED
BY THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
NMZ110-181745-
SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/GILA NF/APACHE NF/GLZ-
248 PM MST SAT JAN 17 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....23-28.
* BELOW 7500 FT....26-31.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....37-42 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....39-44 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......16 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....51-56.
* BELOW 7500 FT....57-62.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....15-19 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....13-17 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 17 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2300-4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (27300 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....28-33.
* BELOW 7500 FT....30-35.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....37-42 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....40-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....50-55.
* BELOW 7500 FT....57-62.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....16-20 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....14-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5200 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (45600 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 25 TO 30. HIGHS 52 TO 57. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 26 TO 31. HIGHS 55 TO 60. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS 55 TO 60.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ111-181745-
SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ-
248 PM MST SAT JAN 17 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-31.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......14 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 13 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-62.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 13 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......1900-3300 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (11800 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.
* MAX HUMIDITY........42-47 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-66.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......1900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 4700 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (39200 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 34. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 60S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 36. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 60S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ112-181745-
SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ-
248 PM MST SAT JAN 17 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-29.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........44-49 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 21 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-58.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-16 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 21 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2100-3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (27000 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-33.
* MAX HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING
MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-61.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000-3800 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (24300 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 24 TO 29. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 27 TO 32. HIGHS 59 TO 64.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS 57 TO 62.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ113-181745-
CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS/LINCOLN NF/LNZ-
248 PM MST SAT JAN 17 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....19-24.
* BELOW 7500 FT....21-26.
* 24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....40-45 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....40-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......21 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 30 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....45-50.
* BELOW 7500 FT....52-57.
* 24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....18-23 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....14-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 28 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500-3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 25 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (53400 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (25-35 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....26-31.
* BELOW 7500 FT....26-31.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....36-41 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....42-47 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 21 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING
MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....43-48.
* BELOW 7500 FT....45-50.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....21-26 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....24-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2600-4000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (30200 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 19 TO 24. HIGHS 49 TO 54. WEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 27 TO 32. HIGHS 54 TO 59. WEST WINDS
5 TO 10 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 24 TO 29. HIGHS 51 TO 56. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TXZ055-181745-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055
EL PASO COUNTY-
248 PM MST SAT JAN 17 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-31.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........39-44 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......15 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 21 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-59.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 17 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......1900-3300 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (17200 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-37.
* MAX HUMIDITY........36-41 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING
PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-64.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......1900-3500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (19200 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 30. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
50S. EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TXZ056-181745-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056
HUDSPETH COUNTY-
248 PM MST SAT JAN 17 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....23-28.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH BECOMING SOUTH
AROUND 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 21 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-60.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 21 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL INCREASING TO 4000 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (43500 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-34.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL INCREASING TO 4300 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (30400 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 28. HIGHS 52 TO 57.
SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29 TO 34. HIGHS 60 TO 65. WEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS 58 TO 63. EAST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
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