Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.

A slow moving weather disturbance will continue to bring periodic rain showers, a few isolated thunderstorms, and a localized flash flooding across the Southwest. The threat will expand into the Southern Plains Wednesday night. Moderate to heavy snow across the Sierra Nevada and southern Utah Ranges will continue into the overnight period. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Nov 1:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 66. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
 32.68°N 104.36°W (Elev. 3310 ft)
10:31 pm MST Nov 18, 2025
1am MST Nov 19, 2025-6pm MST Nov 25, 2025
 
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