Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 30 Mar 6:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Windy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Windy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM
 32.61°N 104.41°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
5:07 pm MDT Mar 30, 2026
6pm MDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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