Eagle Nest Lake State Park, NM

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Boating on Eagle Nest Lake in New Mexico

Today’s Forecast:

☀
45°F
High: 68° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KAXX
Observed at: 11:15 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 89%
Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Saturday:Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night:Partly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. North wind around 0 mph.
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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  87 /100

Ideal conditions for boating. Comfortable temperature (high near 64°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 95/100
Excellent for boating. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  87 /100

Ideal conditions for paddling. Comfortable temperature (high near 64°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 91/100
Excellent for paddling. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%). Breezy winds (10 mph).

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 64°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 64°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph).

About Eagle Nest Lake State Park

This forecast point represents the main visitor approach and should be adjusted for elevation and exposure across the coverage area. Planning decisions include cold water, lake wind, ramp access, algae notices, ice uncertainty and high-elevation cold.

Planning an Outing at Eagle Nest Lake State Park

Check the exact road, trail, water, fire, park or operating notice before departure. Conditions near Eagle Nest may not represent the highest, most exposed or most remote part of the destination.

Weather Tips

  • Carry water, sun protection and layers for rapid temperature changes.
  • Leave ridges, open water, washes and exposed ground before lightning arrives.
  • Check wind, smoke, fire restrictions and access for the specific activity.
  • Expect limited cell service and longer response times away from developed areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

Use this forecast as practical context for:

  • Eagle Nest
  • Moreno Valley
  • Angel Fire
  • Cimarron

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Remain close to the ramp when wind rises, and never transfer a shore or air-temperature observation into an assumption about safe lake ice.

7-Day Forecast for Eagle Nest Lake State Park

☀
45°F
High: 68° | Low: 41°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KAXX
Observed at: 11:15 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 89%
Sat ☀
68° 40°
1%
Sun ⛅
69° 46°
0%
Mon ⛈
65° 35°
60%
Tue 🌧
60° 32°
89%
Wed ⛈
62° 30°
58%
Thu 🌧
65° 30°
15%
Fri ☀
71° --°
2%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

68° Sat 69° Sun 65° Mon 60° Tue 62° Wed 65° Thu 71° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

40° Sat 46° Sun 35° Mon 32° Tue 30° Wed 30° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 21 Mon 21 Tue 21 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 6:03 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Ice condition varies across the lake and must be verified locally before any winter use. Seasonal judgment must account for cold water, lake wind, ramp access, algae notices, ice uncertainty and high-elevation cold.

Spring

Cold water, gusty wind and changing ramp access matter as the lake thaws. Seasonal judgment must account for cold water, lake wind, ramp access, algae notices, ice uncertainty and high-elevation cold.

Summer

Morning is best before thunderstorms create lightning and steep wind-driven waves. Seasonal judgment must account for cold water, lake wind, ramp access, algae notices, ice uncertainty and high-elevation cold.

Fall

Cooling water and stronger fronts shorten boating while improving some shore-fishing windows. Seasonal judgment must account for cold water, lake wind, ramp access, algae notices, ice uncertainty and high-elevation cold.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Approximate annual average temperature: roughly 40–50°F, strongly modified by elevation.
  • Annual snowfall: substantial and seasonally important at the highest elevations.
  • Warmest period: June through August, with lower desert areas hottest before monsoon moisture peaks.
  • Summer monsoon: July into September is the principal thunderstorm period.
  • Best outdoor window: Varies by elevation; spring and fall favor lower terrain while summer favors early high-country starts.