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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 24 Dec 9:55 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Artesia Municipal Airport NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Artesia Municipal Airport NM
 32.85°N 104.46°W (Elev. 3533 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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