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Pacific Storm System Moves Inland; Strong Storm in Alaska

A Pacific storm system will bring low elevation/valley rain and mountain snow as it moves inland to the central Great Basin through the central Rockies through Thursday. Scattered thunderstorms are likely from California into the Great Basin. A large low pressure system continues to bring snow, blizzard conditions, damaging winds, and mixed precipitation along the Bering Sea and Southwest Alaska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 11 Feb 10:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Loco Hills NM

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loco Hills NM
 32.81°N 104°W (Elev. 3612 ft)
Last Update:
10:07 am MST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Feb 11, 2026-6pm MST Feb 17, 2026
 
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