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Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed S 17 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Apr 3:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Hope NM

Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hope NM
 32.81°N 104.73°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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