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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.52 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 6:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
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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:
5:06 am MDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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