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FNUS55 KABQ 220857  
FWFABQ  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBUQUERQUE NM  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
A WARMING TREND WILL PERSIST THROUGH MONDAY, THOUGH ABOVE TO WELL  
ABOVE TEMPERATURES WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.  
NO SIGNIFICANT PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS,  
BUT A STORM SYSTEM NEXT WEEKEND COULD BRING LIGHT PRECIPITATION TO  
THE AREA. RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES WILL PLUMMET STARTING SUNDAY WITH  
MANY AREAS BELOW 15 PERCENT EACH AFTERNOON THROUGH THE WEEK. BREEZY  
TO LOCALLY WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS WILL CREATE  
ELEVATED TO LOCALLY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ON SUNDAY,  
MONDAY AND TUESDAY AFTERNOONS. A BACKDOOR COLD FRONT WILL PLOW  
THROUGH EASTERN NM ON WEDNESDAY, BRINGING COOLER TEMPERATURES AND  
BREEZY TO WINDY NORTHEASTERLY WINDS.  
   
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VENTILATION CATEGORY, MIXING HEIGHT AND TRANSPORT WINDS FOR EACH  
FIRE WEATHER ZONE ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS. NOTE:  
MAXIMUM TRANSPORT WINDS MAY NOT OCCUR AT THE SAME TIME AS  
MAXIMUM MIXING HEIGHTS.  
 
ZONE 101...FARMINGTON.......5500 FT MSL  
ZONE 120...JEMEZ RAWS.......8000 FT MSL  
ZONE 121...WILD RIVER RAWS..7500 FT MSL  
ZONE 122...CIMARRON RAWS....8900 FT MSL  
ZONE 123...LAS VEGAS........6850 FT MSL  
ZONE 104...CLAYTON..........5000 FT MSL  
ZONE 105...GRANTS...........6600 FT MSL  
ZONE 106...ALBUQUERQUE......5300 FT MSL  
ZONE 124...MOUNTAINAIR......6600 FT MSL  
ZONE 125...SANTA ROSA.......4700 FT MSL  
ZONE 126...TUCUMCARI........4050 FT MSL  
ZONE 109...MAGDALENA RAWS...8450 FT MSL  
 
VENTILATION CATEGORIES ARE DETERMINED BY CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY  
EACH STATE.  
 
NMZ101-231300-  
NORTHWEST PLATEAU-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 10 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......TERRAIN DOMINATED 5 TO 10 MPH BECOMING  
NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 13 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....FAIR/50800 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....21-26.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........54-74 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 13 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-60.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 14 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....FAIR/42000 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 62 TO 67. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 14 TO 19 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 63 TO 68. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ120-231300-  
NORTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....40-45.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....49-54.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 4 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....23-33 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....18-23 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......TERRAIN DOMINATED 5 TO 10 MPH BECOMING WEST  
10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 11 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....FAIR/52000 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....17-22.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....19-24.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....57-77 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....60-80 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....45-50.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....54-59.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....17-27 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....15-20 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 13 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....FAIR/51300 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 59 TO 64. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 14 TO 24 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 58 TO 63. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO  
25 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 56 TO 61. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ121-231300-  
UPPER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND LOWER CHAMA RIVER VALLEY-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....POOR/25000 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....20-25.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........59-79 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 7 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-61.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-22 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 7 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....POOR/23400 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 63 TO 68. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 15 TO 20 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 63 TO 68. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 13 TO 18 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 60 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ122-231300-  
SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....41-46.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 7 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-22 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 10 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 6 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....POOR/26000 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....20-25.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........54-74 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 10 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-52.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 6 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-18 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 14 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/70800 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 55 TO 60. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO  
25 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 17 TO 27 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 55 TO 60. WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 14 TO 19 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 50 TO 55. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ123-231300-  
NORTHEAST HIGHLANDS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....46-50.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....53-57.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 13 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....21-26 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....15-20 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 17 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....FAIR/42500 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....23-27.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....22-27.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....28-48 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....47-67 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 15 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....53-57.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....60-65.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 7 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....18-23 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....14-19 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN  
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/64800 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 67 TO 72. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO  
25 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 14 TO 19 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 64 TO 69. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 13 TO 18 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 56 TO 61. EAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 12 TO 17 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ104-231300-  
NORTHEAST PLAINS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-59.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 13 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-22 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 12 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 5  
TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 8 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....POOR/36500 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-29.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 6 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........49-69 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 11 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-66.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 7 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-18 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH 10 TO  
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 10 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....FAIR/40000 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 71 TO 76. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 14 TO 19 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 67 TO 72. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 15 TO 20 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 57 TO 62. NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 17 TO 22 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ105-231300-  
WEST CENTRAL MOUNTAINS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....44-49.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....52-57.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 4 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....18-23 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....14-19 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......TERRAIN DOMINATED 5 TO 10 MPH BECOMING  
NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/81800 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....22-27.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....21-26.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....38-58 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....53-73 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 12 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....50-55.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....58-63.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 6 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....13-18 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....10-15 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 17 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/75000 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 64 TO 69. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 62 TO 67. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 7 TO 12 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ106-231300-  
MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-62.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 4 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 14 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/78100 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-65 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-69.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 6 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........8-13 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 17 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/75300 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 71 TO 76. NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 7 TO 12 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 71 TO 76. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 70 TO 75. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 15 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ124-231300-  
SANDIA AND MANZANO MOUNTAINS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....40-45.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....53-58.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 4 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....22-32 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....15-20 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 13 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/76100 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....26-31.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....25-30.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....28-48 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....44-64 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 3 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....46-51.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....58-63.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 5 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....17-22 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....11-16 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 21 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/68600 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 66 TO 71. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 63 TO 68. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ125-231300-  
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-58.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 12 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/70000 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 9 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-70 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 7 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-64.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 7 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 8 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....POOR/30200 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 69 TO 74. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO  
30 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 13 TO 18 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 68 TO 73. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTH WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ126-231300-  
EAST CENTRAL PLAINS-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-58.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 13 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 4 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....FAIR/45000 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....23-28.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 7 DEGREES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........54-74 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 10  
TO 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE MORNING THEN CLEARING.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-67.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 11 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-17 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 7 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH BECOMING NORTH 10 TO  
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 9 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....POOR/28700 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 74 TO 79. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 10 TO 15 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
SUNNY. HIGHS 69 TO 74. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. MINIMUM  
HUMIDITY 11 TO 16 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 61 TO 66. NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 15 TO 20 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
NMZ109-231300-  
WEST CENTRAL BASIN AND RANGE-  
157 AM MST SAT FEB 22 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....47-51.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....52-57.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....18-23 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....16-21 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 2 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...SOUTH UP TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 14 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....VERY GOOD/119500 KNOT-FT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....24-28.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....25-30.  
* 24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....31-51 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....42-62 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....53-57.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....59-64.  
* 24 HR TREND......UP 7 DEGREES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 8000 FT....13-18 PCT.  
* BELOW 8000 FT....12-17 PCT.  
* 24 HR TREND......DOWN 5 PCT.  
* WIND...20 FOOT......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WIND...NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF PRECIP....0 PCT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 17 KNOTS.  
* VENTILATION CAT.....GOOD/88000 KNOT-FT.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
15 MPH. MINIMUM HUMIDITY 9 TO 14 PERCENT.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS 64 TO 69. NORTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.  
MINIMUM HUMIDITY 8 TO 13 PERCENT.  
 

 
 
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