Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 1:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Lakewood NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Lakewood NM
 32.65°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3340 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
1am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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