Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 9:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM

Red Flag Warning February 24, 11:00am until February 24, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Lakewood NM
 32.72°N 104.39°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
4:07 am MST Feb 24, 2026
9am MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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