Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
Current conditions at
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)
Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.
Fair
54°F
12°C
| Humidity | 30% |
| Wind Speed | W 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.18 in |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 52°F (11°C) |
| Last update | 19 Mar 12:55 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM
Overnight
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 97 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Lakewood NM
32.61°N 104.41°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
32.61°N 104.41°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
12:36 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
1am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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