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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.59 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 29 Dec 1:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Hope NM

Winter Storm Warning December 29, 01:35pm until December 29, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 29, 01:35pm until December 29, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 28. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Hope NM
 32.79°N 104.72°W (Elev. 4035 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 29, 2025-6pm MST Jan 4, 2026
 
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