Higher New Mexico Temperatures & Still Dry & Gusty 3-17-2026

Описание: For more New Mexico weather…check here on https://www.krqe.com/weather/video-fo.... To replay KRQE News 13’s on-air TV shows, check here on https://www.krqe.com/live-stream/. Morning Meteorologist Ryan DePhillips has a look at the weather ahead. Colder-than-average to around-average morning air is once again mostly present. Mostly, winds are calm, despite some occasional downsloping gusts that are also present with still plenty of dry air at the surface despite clouds present. Air temperatures in the north are starting off mostly from around the teens to the lower 30s, while elsewhere to the southwest, air temperatures are mostly ranging from the upper 20s to the low 40s. Milder afternoon air, above average across the region for this time of the year, will be in store today with very sunny skies. Many areas from East New Mexico to the Pecos River Valley area will range from the upper 60s to around 80° from north to south from high to low elevation. West-northwesterly winds aloft that are set to go up, over, and down the east-sloped mountain faces, will lead to the milder process at the surface. The northern higher elevations will range from the upper 40s to the 50s, while the northern valley floors to western and central areas will mostly range from the upper 60s to near 80°. Somewhat-breezy conditions tomorrow morning will mix the air around more, leading to a milder start. Mostly even warmer air will be in store ahead with some of the hottest air of the year so far eventually ahead with records widespread. Fire chances will be elevated to eventually critical once again in the East to North Plains of New Mexico. Gustier downsloping, compressing winds that will continue to warm the surface air, as a very strong ridge of high pressure aloft will overtake the region from the west.