Abnormal heat wave leaves most of New Mexico at high wildfire risk

A March heat wave expanded drought and melted minimal snow pack in New Mexico, contributing to above-normal wildfire risk across the state.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 445

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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A record March heat wave that occurred amid historic snow drought means that most of New Mexico will experience above-normal wildfire risk over the next two months, according to a new outlook forecasters released this week.

The National Interagency Fire Center’s new monthly outlook details the severity of the March heat wave across New Mexico and the West. For example, in Albuquerque, forecasters noted, temperatures hit 90 degrees on March 21, six weeks …

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