
Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues
Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >
Current conditions at
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)
Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.
Fair
48°F
9°C
| Humidity | 27% |
| Wind Speed | W 15 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 42°F (6°C) |
| Last update | 13 Jan 8:55 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles ESE Artesia NM
Tonight

Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday

High: 61 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night

Low: 28 °F
Clear
Thursday

High: 70 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night

Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday

High: 58 °F
Sunny
Friday Night

Low: 24 °F
Clear
Saturday

High: 60 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night

Low: 26 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Artesia NM
32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
9pm MST Jan 13, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026


