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

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fog/Mist

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.46 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 26 Jan 7:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Loco Hills NM

Freezing Fog Advisory January 26, 07:28pm until January 27, 10:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 26, 07:28pm until January 27, 08:00am
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Freezing Fog Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Freezing Fog Advisory January 26, 07:28pm until January 27, 10:00am
    Cold Weather Advisory January 26, 07:28pm until January 27, 08:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 5. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 9. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 9. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy freezing fog after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 4. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 5. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 9. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 9. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Loco Hills NM
 32.81°N 104°W (Elev. 3612 ft)
7:12 pm MST Jan 26, 2026
7pm MST Jan 26, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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