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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 12:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Mayhill NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Windy.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Mayhill NM
 32.81°N 105.21°W (Elev. 5469 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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