Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 28 Jan 12:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Loco Hills NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loco Hills NM
 32.81°N 104°W (Elev. 3612 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
1am MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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