Forecast and Conditions for Ruidoso, New Mexico

Updated: 8:02 AM MDT on October 11, 2008 Observed at Ranches of Sonterra, Alto, New Mexico
Temperature	48.7 °F / 9.3 °C
Windchill	49 °F / 9 °C
Humidity	82%
Dew Point	44 °F / 6 °C
Wind	West at 0.0 mph / 0.0 km/h
Pressure	26.84 in / 908.8 hPa (Steady)
Conditions	Clear
Visibility	10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds	Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum	74.6 °F / 23.7 °C
Yesterday's Minimum	37.5 °F / 3.1 °C
Normal high	66 °F / 18 °C
Normal low	43 °F / 6 °C
Record high	80 °F / 26 °C (2007)
Record low	33 °F / 0 °C (2003)
Sunrise	07:04 AM (MDT)
Sunset	06:33 PM (MDT)
Moon Rise	04:42 PM (MDT)
Moon Set	03:40 AM (MDT)
Moon Phase

Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:28 am MDT on October 11, 2008

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM
MDT this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM
MDT this evening.

Southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to about 50 mph will
develop mid to late morning and continue into at least early
evening. The strongest winds speeds are expected from the eastern
slopes of the Sandia and Manzano Mountains eastward across the
Central High plains and northeast Highlands. Strong cross winds
will impact the Interstate 25 and 40 corridors.

Motorists should exercise caution while driving in the Wind
Advisory area. Sudden gusts of wind may cause you to lose control
of your vehicle. Extra attention should be given to cross winds.

Forecast as of 7:45 am MDT on October 11, 2008

Now
Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will continue across Lincoln County on east to the Texas line through the morning. Movement will be quickly to the northeast at 35 to 40 mph. The most numerous showers should be mainly near and east of the Pecos River through 10 am. The stronger thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty winds between 35 and 50 mph...small hail and some lightning strikes. Stronger storms are more likely this afternoon. A few areas that will be impacted by the activity include Clovis... Portales...Ruidoso and Roswell. Through 10 am expect rainfall amounts of two tenths to a third of an inch...but locally between a half and three quarters of an inch in the thunderstorms.

Forecast as of 7:49 am MDT on October 11, 2008
Wind Advisory in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening...

	Rest of Today Windy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s...except in the 50s to mid 60s over the higher elevations. South winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph.
	Tonight Partly cloudy. Windy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then scattered rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. South winds 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph.
	Sunday Breezy. Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s...except in the lower 50s to mid 60s over the higher elevations. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
	Sunday Night Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph in the evening.
	Columbus Day Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s...except in the 50s to lower 60s over the higher elevations. South winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
	Monday Night Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
	Tuesday Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
	Tuesday Night Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
	Wednesday Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Warmer. Highs in the 60s to lower 70s.
	Wednesday Night Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
	Thursday Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
	Thursday Night Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the 30s to mid 40s.
	Friday Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.

	Temperature				Probability of Precipitation
Place	Today	Tonight	Sunday	Today	Tonight	Sunday
Ruidoso	64	47	62	70	40	20