Wildfire risk snapshot · Pojoaque, NM

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Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Pojoaque, NM.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view summarizes wildfire exposure based on fuels, seasonal dryness, and regional fire patterns. Dedicated wildfire baselines are rolling out.

Live risk outlook

ELEVATED

Elevated

Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: Moderate (40/100) · RH 27% · Wind 3 mph · Rain chance 33%.

2 active fire weather alerts · 0 active fire points within 50 mi.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

67

/ 100

Wildfire risk score67/100

For typical homes located in Pojoaque, NM.

Baseline context

Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.

Active fire & smoke

0

within 50 mi

Nearest

236 mi

Smoke plume

No smoke plume detected

Dryness and wind signal

Moderate (40/100)

RH 27% · Wind 3 mph · Rain 33%

NOAA HMS · fires Jun 26 · smoke Jun 26

Local historical hazard map

Pojoaque, NM

Historical wildfire tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live fire weather signals

Moderate signal

Fire weather alerts near Pojoaque

Red Flag Warning

Effective local time

Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 12:10PM MDT until June 27 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Red Flag Warning

Effective local time

Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 12:10PM MDT until June 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.

Live dryness and wind

Moderate (40/100)

RH 27% · Wind 3 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 33%

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Source: National Weather Service.

Wildfire readiness checklist

  • Clear dry debris within 5 ft of structures.
  • Trim branches 6–10 ft from roofs and chimneys.
  • Move wood piles and propane tanks 30+ ft away.
  • Clean gutters and ember screens before peak season.

Prioritize defensible space, ember hardening, and evacuation routes.

5-day weather outlook

Today

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 60%

Max wind: 10 to 15 mph

Risk score: 69/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 7%

Max wind: 5 to 25 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 10 to 25 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 15 to 20 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 0 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Historical wildfire exposure

Local wildfire data facts

Wildfire tile key-1061,358
Baseline tile score67/100
Active fire detections0 within 50 mi · nearest 236 mi
Smoke plume statusNo smoke plume detected

Baseline wildfire potential from USFS hazard potential tiles, plus live dryness, wind, fire, smoke, and NWS fire weather alerts.

Historical wildfire exposure near Pojoaque

  • Wildfire risk tracks fuel availability, drought stress, and wind-driven spread.
  • Local topography can funnel flames and embers into specific corridors.
  • Seasonality matters: prolonged dry spells raise ignition and spread risk.

Wildfire risk FAQs for Pojoaque

Can wildfire affect Pojoaque?

Wildfire exposure depends on nearby fuels, dryness, and wind patterns. This view summarizes regional conditions and seasonal drivers.

What drives wildfire spread risk?

Dry fuels, wind, slope, and prolonged heat create the highest spread potential. Defensible space and ember resistance reduce damage risk.