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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
212 PM MDT SAT MAR 21 2026
DISCUSSION
MAIN FIRE WEATHER CONCERN CONTINUES TO BE THE VERY LOW HUMIDITY
AND DRYING OUT OF FUELS. HUMIDITY WILL BE WELL ABOVE CRITICAL
CRITERIA FOR THIS WEEKEND AND MOST OF NEXT WEEK. RELATIVELY LIGHT
WINDS THROUGH WEDNESDAY WILL HELP MITIGATE FIRE DANGER, THOUGH
SOME MODERATE BREEZES ARE POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY OVER
ZONES 110/111. BACK DOOR FRONT MOVING IN SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY WILL
BRIEFLY SWITCH WINDS MORE EAST/SOUTHEAST. AIDING IN THE DRYING OUT
THIS WEEK WILL BE HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CONTINUE ABOUT 10-20
DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. A BIT STRONGER WINDS ARE POSSIBLE THURSDAY AS
FIRE CONDITIONS APPROACH OR BECOME CRITICAL. ANOTHER BACK DOOR COOL
FRONT MOVES IN LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR ANOTHER WIND SHIFT FRIDAY.
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS BY LATE NEXT WEEKEND.
...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.
NMZ110-221200-
SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/GILA NF/APACHE NF/GLZ-
212 PM MDT SAT MAR 21 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....48-53.
* BELOW 7500 FT....47-52.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....20-25 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....25-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....75-80.
* BELOW 7500 FT....83-88.
* 24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....6-8 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....6-8 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 12400 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......EXCELLENT (190200 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....44-49.
* BELOW 7500 FT....45-50.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....27-32 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....33-38 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (15-25 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....73-78.
* BELOW 7500 FT....80-85.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....7-9 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....8-10 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3400 FT AGL INCREASING TO 10300 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......EXCELLENT (154000 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 49. HIGHS 81 TO 86. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 82 TO 87. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 81 TO 86. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ111-221200-
SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ-
212 PM MDT SAT MAR 21 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-54.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........21-26 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 13 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-94.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........5-7 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2300 FT AGL INCREASING TO 12500 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......EXCELLENT (202800 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (30-40 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-58.
* MAX HUMIDITY........27-32 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-90.
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-9 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 13 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL INCREASING TO 11500 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......EXCELLENT (154700 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS NEAR 90. WEST WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 50S. HIGHS 90 TO 95. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS 90 TO 95.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ112-221200-
SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ-
212 PM MDT SAT MAR 21 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-52.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-95.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........5-10 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2300 FT AGL INCREASING TO 13200 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......EXCELLENT (159100 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (30-40 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-53.
* MAX HUMIDITY........43-48 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.
* MIN HUMIDITY........10-14 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 8300 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 20 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......VERY GOOD (108200 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS NEAR 90. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS 91 TO 96. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 59. HIGHS 91 TO 96. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ113-221200-
CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS/LINCOLN NF/LNZ-
212 PM MDT SAT MAR 21 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....52-57.
* BELOW 7500 FT....54-59.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....14-19 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....13-17 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 17 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....77-82.
* BELOW 7500 FT....85-90.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....6-8 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....4-6 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4300 FT AGL INCREASING TO 14200 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......EXCELLENT (183500 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....38-43.
* BELOW 7500 FT....42-47.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....62-67 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....56-61 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHEAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....69-74.
* BELOW 7500 FT....74-78.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....14-18 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....14-16 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3100 FT AGL INCREASING TO 7100 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (86700 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 81 TO 86. WEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 83 TO 88. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS 82 TO 87. WEST WINDS 5 TO
10 MPH.
TXZ055-221200-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055
EL PASO COUNTY-
212 PM MDT SAT MAR 21 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 13 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-96.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........5-10 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......1900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 11300 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......VERY GOOD (136600 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (25-35 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-58.
* MAX HUMIDITY........35-40 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-89.
* MIN HUMIDITY........11-13 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5600 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 25 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (37000 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 90S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS IN THE 90S. SOUTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TXZ056-221200-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056
HUDSPETH COUNTY-
212 PM MDT SAT MAR 21 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-58.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-96.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........4-6 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2200 FT AGL INCREASING TO 12900 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......VERY GOOD (138100 KNOT-FT).
SUNDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-54.
* MAX HUMIDITY........44-49 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
MONDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3100-5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 20 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (34200 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 88 TO 93. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS 91 TO 96.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS 92 TO 97.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
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