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 Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 13 Jan 8:55 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.

    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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Artesia NM
 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
 
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