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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Mar 6:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Hope NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hope NM
 32.81°N 104.73°W (Elev. 4081 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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