Flood Watch
Starts in 2 h 35 min
When
From 6 AM MDT Saturday through late Saturday night.
Where
Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood and South Central Highlands. In east central New Mexico, De Baca County and Guadalupe County. In north central New Mexico, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Espanola Valley, Far Northwest Highlands, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands, Santa Fe Metro Area, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands, Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass and Northeast Highlands. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Albuquerque NM
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional details
Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop early Saturday and expand in coverage though the afternoon. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour may cause flash flooding on already saturated soils. Arroyos, small streams and channels may quickly rise with water from heavy rainfall. Repeated rounds of storms will increase the risk for flash flooding.
http://www.weather.gov/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Precautionary actions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas: Far Northwest Highlands; Northwest Highlands; Tusas Mountains Including Chama; Jemez Mountains; Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass; Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains; East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains; Upper Rio Grande Valley; Espanola Valley; Santa Fe Metro Area; Middle Rio Grande Valley/Albuquerque Metro Area; Sandia/Manzano Mountains Including Edgewood; Estancia Valley; Central Highlands; South Central Highlands; Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass; Far Northeast Highlands; Northeast Highlands; Eastern San Miguel County; Guadalupe County; De Baca County; Chaves County Plains; Eastern Lincoln County; Southwest Chaves County
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Observed 3:00 AM MDT at KRTN

Raton, NM weather

Mostly clear and 48°9°, storms ~9 AM–11 PM (100%).

Mostly agree

Now 48°9°

Mostly clear

Wind: Calm; Up to 15 mph24 km/h through 3 PM
Dew point: 46°8°; Comfortable
Humidity: 93%; Air 48°9°, dew point 46°8° · fog or dew likely
UV tomorrow: 5Moderate; Moderate 12–5 PM · peak 5
Pressure: 30.22 inHg1023 hPa; Falling slowly · −0.03 inHg−0.9 hPa in 3 h

Light rain now, through the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

5°3° cooler than this time yesterday (52°11° then, 47°8° now)

Good hours for

Rain until 6 AM (30%, 0.15 in3.8 mm)
Rain and storms today 9 AM–tomorrow night midnight (100%, 11.5 in292 mm)
Fog today 9–10 AM
High 55°13° today at 2 PM
Gusts to 29 mph47 km/h tomorrow 3–4 PM

TonightNear 50°10° · Rain all night (30%)
This morningUp to 54°12° by 10 AM · Storms 9 AM–noon (70%)
This afternoonNear 52°11° · Storms all afternoon (100%)
TonightDown to 41°5° by 2 AM · Rain all night (100%)
Tomorrow morningUp to 52°11° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (50%)
Tomorrow afternoonNear 56°13° · Rain all afternoon (60%) · gusts to 29 mph47 km/h
Tomorrow nightDown to 42°6° by 1 AM · Rain 6 PM–midnight (60%)

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 3a	Cloudy	50°10° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°)	45°7°	30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	95%	100%	0
Sat 4a	Cloudy	49°9° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°)	44°7°	30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	97%	99%	0
Sat 5a	Cloudy	49°9° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°)	45°7°	30%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	96%	99%	0
Sat 6a	Cloudy	49°9° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°)	45°7°	20%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph12 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sat 7a	Cloudy	48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	44°7°	20%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sat 8a	Cloudy	48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	46°8°	20%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	98%	98%	0
Sat 9a	Fog	51°11° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°)	51°11°	70%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	95%	99%	0
Sat 10a	Cloudy	54°12° (likely 50°10° to 54°12°)	54°12°	70%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	86%	97%	1
Sat 11a	Thunderstorms	54°12° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°)	54°12°	70%, 0.09 in2.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	86%	96%	1
Sat 12p	Thunderstorms	53°12° (likely 52°11° to 55°13°)	53°12°	90%, 0.78 in20 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	85%	85%	0
Sat 1p	Thunderstorms	53°12° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°)	53°12°	90%, 0.78 in20 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	80%	99%	0
Sat 2p	Cloudy	55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°)	55°13°	90%, 0.78 in20 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	72%	95%	0
Sat 3p	Heavy rain	52°11° (likely 50°10° to 53°12°)	52°11°	100%, 0.78 in20 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	79%	99%	0
Sat 4p	Rain	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 53°12°)	52°11°	100%, 0.78 in20 mm	10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	75%	99%	0
Sat 5p	Rain	51°11° (likely 47°8° to 51°11°)	51°11°	100%, 0.78 in20 mm	10 mph16 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	75%	99%	0
Sat 6p	Heavy rain	48°9° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°)	44°7°	100%, 0.58 in15 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	86%	100%	0
Sat 7p	Drizzle	46°8° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°)	41°5°	100%, 0.58 in15 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 16 mph25 km/h	93%	100%	0
Sat 8p	Rain	45°7° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°)	40°4°	100%, 0.58 in15 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 15 mph25 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sat 9p	Cloudy	45°7° (likely 42°6° to 49°9°)	40°4°	100%, 0.58 in15 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	94%	100%	0
Sat 10p	Cloudy	44°7° (likely 42°6° to 49°9°)	38°3°	100%, 0.58 in15 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sat 11p	Rain	43°6° (likely 41°5° to 49°9°)	37°3°	100%, 0.58 in15 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sun 12a	Rain	42°6° (likely 41°5° to 49°9°)	37°3°	100%, 0.45 in11 mm	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sun 1a	Rain	42°6° (likely 41°5° to 47°8°)	38°3°	100%, 0.45 in11 mm	5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sun 2a	Rain	41°5° (likely 41°5° to 47°8°)	37°3°	100%, 0.45 in11 mm	5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	96%	100%	0
Sun 3a	Showers	42°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°)	39°4°	80%, 0.45 in11 mm	5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	97%	100%	0
Sun 4a	Showers	42°6° (likely 41°5° to 46°8°)	40°4°	80%, 0.45 in11 mm	5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	98%	100%	0
Sun 5a	Showers	42°6° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°)	41°5°	80%, 0.45 in11 mm	5 mph8 km/h from N, gusts 7 mph12 km/h	98%	100%	0
Sun 6a	Showers	42°6° (likely 42°6° to 47°8°)	42°6°	50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph7 km/h	99%	100%	0
Sun 7a	Cloudy	42°6° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°)	42°6°	50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	0 mph0 km/h, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	100%	99%	0
Sun 8a	Cloudy	42°6° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°)	41°5°	50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	100%	97%	0
Sun 9a	Showers	46°8° (likely 45°7° to 50°10°)	45°7°	50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	97%	98%	0
Sun 10a	Cloudy	50°10° (likely 47°8° to 51°11°)	49°9°	50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 10 mph17 km/h	86%	96%	1
Sun 11a	Cloudy	52°11° (likely 49°9° to 54°12°)	52°11°	50%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	82%	96%	1
Sun 12p	Rain	55°13° (likely 49°9° to 55°13°)	55°13°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph28 km/h	73%	90%	4
Sun 1p	Partly sunny	57°14° (likely 52°11° to 57°14°)	57°14°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	66%	61%	5
Sun 2p	Cloudy	58°14° (likely 52°11° to 58°14°)	58°14°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	61%	73%	5
Sun 3p	Rain	58°14° (likely 51°11° to 58°14°)	58°14°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 29 mph47 km/h	58%	74%	4
Sun 4p	Drizzle	58°14° (likely 50°10° to 58°14°)	58°14°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	58%	81%	3
Sun 5p	Cloudy	56°13° (likely 50°10° to 56°13°)	56°13°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	15 mph24 km/h from S, gusts 14 mph23 km/h	63%	70%	1
Sun 6p	Cloudy	53°12° (likely 48°9° to 53°12°)	53°12°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	73%	91%	0
Sun 7p	Rain	49°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)	45°7°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	88%	99%	0
Sun 8p	Drizzle	48°9° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°)	44°7°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	92%	83%	0
Sun 9p	Showers	47°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°)	43°6°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	10 mph16 km/h from S, gusts 10 mph15 km/h	95%	96%	0
Sun 10p	Showers	46°8° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°)	42°6°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	98%	71%	0
Sun 11p	Showers	44°7° (likely 44°7° to 48°9°)	40°4°	60%, 0.02 in0.5 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	100%	43%	0
Mon 12a	Showers	43°6° (likely 43°6° to 48°9°)	40°4°	20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	100%	54%	0
Mon 1a	Showers	42°6° (likely 41°5° to 47°8°)	40°4°	20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 9 mph15 km/h	100%	45%	0
Mon 2a	Showers	42°6° (likely 40°4° to 46°8°)	39°4°	20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	100%	51%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Thunderstorms. High 57°14°, low 47°8°. Typical 64°18° / 30°−1°. Storms 1.5 in39 mm, 100% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Thunderstorms, 48°9°
  70% chance · 0.54 in14 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Thunderstorms, 55°13°
  100% chance · 4.7 in119 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Heavy rain, 45°7°
  100% chance · 3.5 in88 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Rain, 41°5°
  100% chance · 2.7 in69 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
52°11°–57°14°
Low, likely
41°5°–48°9°
Typical high / low
64°18° / 30°−1°
Wind
19 mph31 km/h, gusts 30 mph48 km/h
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Thunderstorms. High 59°15°, low 39°4°. Typical 64°18° / 30°−1°. Storms 1.2 in30 mm, 60% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Showers, 42°6°
  50% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Rain, 58°14°
  60% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Rain, 48°9°
  60% chance · 0.12 in3 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 42°5°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 0 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
53°12°–59°15°
Low, likely
39°4°–45°7°
Typical high / low
64°18° / 30°−1°
Wind
22 mph36 km/h, gusts 33 mph53 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Mostly sunny. High 62°17°, low 38°3°. Typical 64°18° / 30°−1°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 42°5°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 59°15°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Mostly clear, 48°9°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Partly cloudy, 42°5°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
56°13°–62°17°
Low, likely
37°3°–43°6°
Typical high / low
64°18° / 30°−1°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 25 mph40 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Mostly sunny. High 66°19°, low 37°3°. Typical 63°17° / 29°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 43°6°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 62°17°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 50°10°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 39°4°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
61°16°–66°19°
Low, likely
37°3°–41°5°
Typical high / low
63°17° / 29°−2°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 28 mph44 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Mostly sunny. High 66°19°, low 36°2°. Typical 63°17° / 29°−2°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 43°6°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 64°18°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Mostly clear, 50°10°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Mostly clear, 41°5°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
62°17°–68°20°
Low, likely
35°2°–43°6°
Typical high / low
63°17° / 29°−2°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 21 mph34 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 65°18°, low 40°4°. Typical 62°17° / 28°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 46°8°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 62°17°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 52°11°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 46°8°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
60°16°–65°18°
Low, likely
37°3°–45°7°
Typical high / low
62°17° / 28°−2°
Wind
12 mph19 km/h, gusts 30 mph49 km/h
UV peak
4
Friday, Oct 30. Mostly cloudy. High 63°17°, low 44°7°. Typical 62°17° / 28°−2°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Mostly sunny, 47°9°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 61°16°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 51°11°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 44°7°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
58°14°–63°17°
Low, likely
42°6°–46°8°
Typical high / low
62°17° / 28°−2°
Wind
11 mph18 km/h, gusts 27 mph43 km/h
UV peak
5
Saturday, Oct 31. Cloudy. High 58°14°, low 42°6°. Typical 62°17° / 28°−2°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 46°8°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 58°15°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 49°10°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 41°5°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
55°13°–64°18°
Low, likely
38°3°–46°8°
Typical high / low
62°17° / 28°−2°
Wind
11 mph17 km/h, gusts 32 mph52 km/h
UV peak
4
Sunday, Nov 1. Cloudy. High 56°13°, low 40°4°. Typical 61°16° / 27°−3°. Rain 0.06 in1.5 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 45°7°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 58°15°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 47°9°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Partly cloudy, 39°4°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
49°9°–62°17°
Low, likely
32°0°–48°9°
Typical high / low
61°16° / 27°−3°
Wind
13 mph21 km/h, gusts 30 mph48 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Nov 2. Drizzle. High 51°11°, low 37°3°. Typical 61°16° / 27°−3°. Rain 0.11 in2.8 mm, 30% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Fog, 42°6°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 51°10°
  20% chance
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 40°5°
  30% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
48°9°–57°14°
Low, likely
34°1°–42°6°
Typical high / low
61°16° / 27°−3°
Wind
16 mph26 km/h, gusts 41 mph66 km/h
UV peak
2

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The outlook

Today
100% chance of rain, high 57°, low 47°.
Tomorrow
64% chance of rain, high 59°, low 39°.
Monday
Dry, high 62°, low 38°, warming up.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 51–66°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (ABQ) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Chicorica Creek at Lake Maloya

7.7 mi

Level: 9.2 ft

Reading from Sat 1:45 AM · NWS gauge page

Trinidad Lake near Trinidad

19 mi

Level: 6174 ft

Reading from Sat 1:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Purgatoire River below Trinidad Lake

19 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 4.0 ft
Flow: under 1 cfs

Reading from Sat 1:30 AM · NWS gauge page

Purgatoire River at Trinidad

20 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 1.2 ft
Flow: 19 cfs

Reading from Sat 1:15 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 75% less heating than a typical week.

This week 33Typical 132

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F: 21
h below 17°F: 0
h below 5°F: 0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 11 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 46°F).

Open the windows?

No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.

Is this typical?

Raton Municipal Crews Field Airport · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1946–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 7°4° colder than typical.

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 7°4° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).

−1°SunOct 18
+6°+3°MonOct 19
+8°+4°TueOct 20
+7°+4°WedOct 21
+14°+8°ThuOct 22
+11°+6°FriOct 23
—SatOct 24

Raton weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 10 h 55 min; Losing 2 min 7 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 18 min less
Golden hour: 5:33–6:25 PM; Morning 6:57–7:49 AM
Blue hour: 6:25–6:35 PM; Morning 6:47–6:57 AM; first light 6:47 AM

Stars tonight? Poor

Clouds most of the night (about 99% cover).

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:32 AM · rises 5:07 PM
Full moon: Oct 25
New moon: Nov 9

Looking northeast from Raton. The highest point on the skyline is about 8,600 ft, 6 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 5.5× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

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