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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.40 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:35 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Mayhill NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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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:
11:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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