Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains
An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >
Current conditions at
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)
Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.
Fair
50°F
10°C
| Humidity | 26% |
| Wind Speed | W 9 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 46°F (8°C) |
| Last update | 20 Mar 4:55 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
Today
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
32.72°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
32.72°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
12:36 am MDT Mar 20, 2026
4am MDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
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