September/Year-To-Date Rainfall Summaries & You Wanted Fall Weather - You Got It.
September 26, 2026. Hondo, New Mexico - East Of Ruidoso. Blog Updated Sunday, October 4, 2026. You Wanted Fall Weather - You Got It. A reinforcing shot of cooler air behind a cold front headed south through northeastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle this afternoon will arrive in southeastern New Mexico tonight and most of the area tomorrow. North winds behind the front have gusted to 60 mph at the Raton and Las Vegas airports, and 35-45 mph across the eastern plains. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM MDT this evening for these areas. Northerly winds are forecast to gust up to 25-35 mph tonight across the southeastern plains and the east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy and Culberson Counties from 6 PM MDT this evening through noon Friday for northeast winds sustained at 35-45 mph with gusts near 60 mph. Areas of low clouds and fog are possible tonight into Friday morning and again Friday nigh...
