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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NEW MEXICO AND FAR WEST TEXAS  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EL PASO TX/SANTA TERESA NM  
211 PM MST SUN NOV 23 2025  
   
DISCUSSION  
 
MINIMAL TO NO FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS ARE EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT  
SEVERAL DAYS. TEMPERATURES WILL LARGELY BE SEASONAL WHILE MIN RH  
VALUES DROP INTO THE MID TO UPPER 20S. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT WITH  
MOSTLY TO PARTLY SUNNY SKIES. WITH THE LIGHTER WINDS, VENTING  
WILL LARGELY RANGE POOR TO FAIR.  
 
 
 
...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.  
 
NMZ110-241330-  
SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS/GILA NF/APACHE NF/GLZ-  
211 PM MST SUN NOV 23 2025  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....25-30.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....28-33.  
* 24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....94-99 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....92-97 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 18 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (45-55 PERCENT) UNTIL 1100,  
THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....47-52.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....54-59.  
* 24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....44-49 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....41-46 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......28 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 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.......2900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5200 FT AGL IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (49200 KNOT-FT).  
   
MONDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....25-30.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....28-33.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....75-80 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....77-82 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.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....50-55.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....58-63.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....24-29 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....25-30 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTH 13 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2900 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5000 FT AGL IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (36100 KNOT-FT).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5  
   
WEDNESDAY  
CLEAR. LOWS 28 TO 33. HIGHS 55 TO 60. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THANKSGIVING DAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 36. HIGHS 58 TO 63.  
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 56 TO 61. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
NMZ111-241330-  
SOUTHWEST DESERTS AND LOWLANDS/LAS CRUCES BLM/GLZ-  
211 PM MST SUN NOV 23 2025  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (25-35 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-37.  
* 24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........93-98 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 17 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45 PERCENT) UNTIL 1100,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63.  
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........38-43 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 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.......2500-4300 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (29700 KNOT-FT).  
   
MONDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-37.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........87-92 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 10 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-65.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-33 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTH 8 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2500-4100 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (22400 KNOT-FT).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5  
   
WEDNESDAY  
CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 38. HIGHS 61 TO 66. EAST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
THANKSGIVING DAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS IN THE  
60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS 65 TO 70. WEST  
WINDS 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
NMZ112-241330-  
SOUTH CENTRAL LOWLANDS AND SOUTHERN RIO GRANDE VALLEY/BLM/GLZ-  
211 PM MST SUN NOV 23 2025  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (25-35 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-36.  
* 24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........92-97 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 26 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63.  
* 24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-40 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 22 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3100-4700 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (34900 KNOT-FT).  
   
MONDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-37.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........86-91 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 17 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-66.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-29 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTH 16 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2600-4400 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (44600 KNOT-FT).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5  
   
WEDNESDAY  
CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 36. HIGHS 58 TO 63. EAST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
THANKSGIVING DAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 38. HIGHS 61 TO 66.  
NORTHEAST WINDS 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 63 TO 68. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
NMZ113-241330-  
CAPITAN AND SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS/LINCOLN NF/LNZ-  
211 PM MST SUN NOV 23 2025  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (30-40 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....24-29.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....31-36.  
* 24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....94-99 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....90-95 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 28 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....45-50.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....53-58.  
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....50-55 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....37-42 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 25 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3100-4600 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (52100 KNOT-FT).  
   
MONDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (5-15 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....26-31.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....32-37.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....85-90 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....72-77 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 24 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....49-54.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....56-61.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........  
* ABOVE 7500 FT....27-32 PERCENT.  
* BELOW 7500 FT....23-28 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 22 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3200 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5400 FT AGL IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (48500 KNOT-FT).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5  
   
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 25 TO 30. HIGHS 52 TO 57. SOUTH  
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THANKSGIVING DAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 36. HIGHS 58 TO 63.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36 TO 41. HIGHS 57 TO 62. WEST  
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
TXZ055-241330-  
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 055  
EL PASO COUNTY-  
211 PM MST SUN NOV 23 2025  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-41.  
* 24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........92-97 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT WETTER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 24 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (5-15 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-64.  
* 24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........33-37 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 21 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL INCREASING TO 5000 FT AGL IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......POOR (38900 KNOT-FT).  
   
MONDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-39.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........84-89 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 14 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-67.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-28 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 14 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2400 FT AGL INCREASING TO 4600 FT AGL IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (46800 KNOT-FT).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5  
   
WEDNESDAY  
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER TO MID 60S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
THANKSGIVING DAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE MID  
TO UPPER 60S. EAST WINDS 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID 60S TO LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
TXZ056-241330-  
TEXAS FIRE WEATHER ZONE 056  
HUDSPETH COUNTY-  
211 PM MST SUN NOV 23 2025  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (5-15 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-39.  
* 24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........94-99 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..WEST 26 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
MONDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-64.  
* 24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES COOLER.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-40 PERCENT.  
* 24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 24 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3300-5100 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......GOOD (69300 KNOT-FT).  
   
MONDAY NIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (15-25 PERCENT).  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-37.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........89-94 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 14 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
   
TUESDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (15-25 PERCENT).  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-67.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-30 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
* 10000 FT MSL WINDS..NORTHWEST 14 MPH.  
* CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF PRECIP.......0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......2700 FT AGL INCREASING TO 4900 FT AGL IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
* VENT CATEGORY.......FAIR (41300 KNOT-FT).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5  
   
WEDNESDAY  
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 30S. HIGHS 58 TO 63. EAST WINDS  
AROUND 5 MPH.    
THANKSGIVING DAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 64 TO 69.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 41 TO 46. HIGHS 66 TO 71. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 MPH.  
 
 
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