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Blizzard Conditions Continue Tonight Across Coastal Maine; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains Tuesday

Heavy snow and strong winds will continue into Tuesday morning across Maine as the major winter storm departs off the coast. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern High Plains Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 24 Feb 3:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Artesia NM

Red Flag Warning February 24, 11:00am until February 24, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Artesia NM
 32.85°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 pm MST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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