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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

A Few Clouds and Breezy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed N 22 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 9 Jan 5:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
 32.7°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3356 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm MST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Jan 9, 2026-6pm MST Jan 16, 2026
 
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