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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM
202 PM MST FRI FEB 21 2025
DISCUSSION
NO CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 7
DAYS, HOWEVER, ELEVATED TO NEAR-CRITICAL CONDITIONS WILL EXIST DUE
TO INCREASING DRYNESS. MARGINALLY CRITICAL HUMIDITY VALUES WILL
PREVAIL ONCE AGAIN SATURDAY AMONGST LIGHT WINDS. A DRYING TREND
WILL THEN TAKE HOLD, BRINGING WIDESPREAD SINGLE DIGIT RH THROUGH
THURSDAY. WINDS WILL REMAIN GENERALLY LIGHT THROUGHOUT THIS
PERIOD, BUT THE DRYNESS WILL RESULT IN ELEVATED TO NEAR-CRITICAL
FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL ZONES FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE
WORK WEEK.
...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.
NMZ110-221230-
SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/GILA NF/APACHE NF/GLZ-
202 PM MST FRI FEB 21 2025
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....26-30.
* BELOW 7500 FT....28-33.
* 24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....41-46 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....42-47 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHEAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..SOUTHWEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....49-54.
* BELOW 7500 FT....57-62.
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....13-17 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....12-16 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 12 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 10400 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (97400 KNOT-FT).
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....27-32.
* BELOW 7500 FT....29-34.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....30-35 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....31-36 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 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....54-59.
* BELOW 7500 FT....64-69.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....10-12 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....8-10 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 8100 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......VERY GOOD (103000 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 32 TO 37. HIGHS 67 TO 72. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 67 TO 72. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ111-221230-
SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ-
202 PM MST FRI FEB 21 2025
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........41-46 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-67.
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........11-13 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 17 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3300 FT AGL INCREASING TO 9000 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (94100 KNOT-FT).
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-37.
* MAX HUMIDITY........32-37 PERCENT.
* 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.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-73.
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-9 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 7000 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (67200 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS NEAR 80. NORTH WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41 TO 46. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S TO
LOWER 80S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
NMZ112-221230-
SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ-
202 PM MST FRI FEB 21 2025
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-32.
* 24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........46-51 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (25-35 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-64.
* 24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST 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 6600 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (41800 KNOT-FT).
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-36.
* MAX HUMIDITY........38-43 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-72.
* MIN HUMIDITY........8-10 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3200 FT AGL INCREASING TO 6400 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (73600 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 73 TO 78. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS 75 TO 80. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 47. HIGHS 73 TO 78. NORTH
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
NMZ113-221230-
CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS/LINCOLN NF/LNZ-
202 PM MST FRI FEB 21 2025
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....24-29.
* BELOW 7500 FT....22-27.
* 24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....47-52 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....53-58 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (30-40 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....46-51.
* BELOW 7500 FT....53-57.
* 24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....23-28 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....17-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 14 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 8400 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (80300 KNOT-FT).
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....
* ABOVE 7500 FT....28-33.
* BELOW 7500 FT....31-35.
* MAX HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....39-44 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....37-42 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 25 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....60-65.
* MIN HUMIDITY........
* ABOVE 7500 FT....13-15 PERCENT.
* BELOW 7500 FT....10-12 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL INCREASING TO 7600 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......VERY GOOD (125200 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS 66 TO 71. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS 62 TO 67. NORTH
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
TXZ055-221230-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055
EL PASO COUNTY-
202 PM MST FRI FEB 21 2025
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (75-85 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING
PARTLY CLOUDY (45-55 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-35.
* 24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........43-48 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-66.
* 24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-16 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 15 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2800 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5300 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (34200 KNOT-FT).
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-40.
* MAX HUMIDITY........33-38 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 17 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-73.
* MIN HUMIDITY........8-9 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 18 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 6400 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (73600 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 40S. HIGHS NEAR 80. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 70S TO LOWER 80S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TXZ056-221230-
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056
HUDSPETH COUNTY-
202 PM MST FRI FEB 21 2025
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (70-80 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING
PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-29.
* 24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........58-63 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (15-25 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-64.
* 24 HR TREND......11 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 16 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5800 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (41800 KNOT-FT).
SATURDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-38.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
SUNDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10 PERCENT).
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-71.
* MIN HUMIDITY........8-10 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 20 MPH.
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 FT AGL INCREASING TO 7000 FT AGL IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (94000 KNOT-FT).
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 73 TO 78. WEST WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS 76 TO 81.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
74 TO 79. NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
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