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Heavy Snow for the Northern Rockies & Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for Parts of the West

A storm system will bring heavy snow and gusty winds from the northern Rockies to the northern Plains this weekend, along with bitterly cold temperatures. Meanwhile, dry and gusty conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions over parts of California and the Four Corners region. A cold front in the East will bring scattered showers and storms with cool temperatures for the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair and Breezy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SW 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 24 Oct 6:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 55 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 87 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 37 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

    High: 40 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain or freezing rain before midnight, then freezing rain and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Wintry Mix
    Likely

    Low: 23 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Freezing rain likely before noon, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Freezing Rain
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

    High: 34 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain or freezing rain before midnight, then a chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

    Low: 26 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 49 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 32 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain before midnight, then freezing rain and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Freezing rain likely before noon, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain before midnight, then a chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 pm MDT Oct 24, 2020
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Oct 24, 2020-6pm MDT Oct 31, 2020
 
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