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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 6:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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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 Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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