Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)
Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.
Fair
54°F
12°C
| Humidity | 30% |
| Wind Speed | N 10 mph |
| Barometer | 30.13 in |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 51°F (11°C) |
| Last update | 18 Mar 8:15 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles ESE Mayhill NM
Today
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 53 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Mayhill NM
32.81°N 105.21°W (Elev. 5469 ft)
32.81°N 105.21°W (Elev. 5469 ft)
6:01 am MDT Mar 18, 2026
8am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
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