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Blizzard Conditions Continue Tonight Across Coastal Maine; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains Tuesday

Heavy snow and strong winds will continue into Tuesday morning across Maine as the major winter storm departs off the coast. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern High Plains Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 23 Feb 11:15 pm 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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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:
10:07 pm MST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Feb 23, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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