Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair and Breezy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 24 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:55 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
10:31 am MST Jan 19, 2026
1pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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