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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.42 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 28 Jan 12:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Artesia NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 5. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as 4. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values as low as 5. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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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:
10:31 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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