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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 G 12 mph
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 27 Nov 12:35 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Artesia NM

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming south.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming south.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles E Artesia NM
 32.84°N 104.3°W (Elev. 3392 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Nov 27, 2025-6pm MST Dec 3, 2025
 
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