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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 5:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Artesia NM
 32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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