Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Current conditions at
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)
Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.
Fair
46°F
8°C
| Humidity | 43% |
| Wind Speed | W 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.35 in |
| Dewpoint | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 42°F (6°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 7:15 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
Artesia NM
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 26 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 33. West wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 14, 2026
7pm MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 21, 2026
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