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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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 2 Apr 5:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Loco Hills NM

Red Flag Warning April 2, 12:00pm until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. 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 45.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loco Hills NM
 32.81°N 104°W (Elev. 3612 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am MDT Apr 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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