Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed S 17 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Apr 3:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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