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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 29 Mar 3:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
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)
Last Update:
12:36 am MDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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