Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 12:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
 32.72°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
11:06 am MDT Apr 2, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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