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Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Impending Winter Storm

An approaching storm will bring rain and high elevation snow to Pacific Northwest through the weekend. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening as a low strengthens over the Southeast. This system will form into a winter storm on Sunday that will bring heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.61 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Feb 6:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
 32.72°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am MST Feb 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Feb 22, 2026-6pm MST Feb 28, 2026
 
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