Heat Continues Across the Central and Western U.S.; Tracking Hazardous Weather Across the Northern U.S.

Early-season record warmth will persist across portions of the western and central U.S. through mid week, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, with Severe Thunderstorms and wintry weather expected across the Northeast Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 8:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Windy.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 99. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
 32.72°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
5:06 am MDT Mar 24, 2026
8am MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 30, 2026
 
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