Possible Record Breaking Warmth in the Western U.S.; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Eastern U.S.

Anomalously warm temperatures over the western U.S. today and Wednesday may break or tie current high and warm low records. In the East, dry conditions and gusty winds are bringing elevated fire weather to parts of the Eastern U.S. with critical fire weather in the southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	15%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	25 Mar 1:35 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Artesia NM

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 47 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers likely after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.