Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 2 Apr 5:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

Red Flag Warning April 2, 12:00pm until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM
 32.61°N 104.41°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
5:06 am MDT Apr 2, 2026
5am MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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