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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 5:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Artesia Municipal Airport NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

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

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Artesia Municipal Airport NM
 32.85°N 104.46°W (Elev. 3533 ft)
Last Update:
4:36 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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