March’s Record Heat Wave

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

A record March heat wave exacerbated New Mexico’s wildfire risk, according to a National Interagency Fire Center outlook released April 1, 2026. (Photo courtesy NIFC)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 …

March’s Record Heat Wave

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