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Storm System Crossing the Eastern U.S. Early This Week; Critical Fire Weather Over the Central Plains

A storm system shifting across the Great Lakes will bring light to moderate snow over parts of region today. Further south, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of a cold front from Michigan to east Texas. Gusty winds and dry conditions will produce elevated to critical fire weather over the central High Plains today. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed S 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 21 Apr 6:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
Last Update:
1:46 pm MDT Apr 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Apr 21, 2025-6pm MDT Apr 28, 2025
 
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