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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 20 Jan 5:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Artesia NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 11am, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Artesia NM
 32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 20, 2026
5am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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