Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are likely Thursday afternoon across a majority of the state that resides below snowpack, however fire danger is highest across eastern New Mexico. Critical fire weather conditions may return on Friday across eastern NM.
Strong southwest winds return on Thursday. Gusts between 30 and 45 mph will be common. On Friday, strong westerly winds will return to eastern NM. The strongest winds on Friday will be in the morning along and just east of the Central Mountain Chain where gusts may top 45 mph. Gusty conditions will persist through the afternoon. Strong winds combined with low humidity will increase the potential for rapid fire spread if a fire starts.
High temperatures will cool to near or below seasonal values on Friday and Saturday. Low precipitation chances exist for areas along the Colorado border on Friday, then better precipitation chances exist early next week.
Continued warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions during the week ahead will lead to an enhanced threat of wildfire spread. This will be particularly true on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
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