Severe Weather Threat in the Southern U.S.; Snow in the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes

Moderate to locally heavy snow is expected today across the Upper Midwest, moving into the Upper Great Lakes tonight. New snow amounts of 6 to 8 inches are expected. Further south, severe thunderstorms are expected from eastern Texas into the Middle Mississippi Valley this afternoon and evening. The primary threats will be damaging wind gusts, large hail and possible tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NE 16 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Mar 12:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Artesia NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Artesia NM
 32.83°N 104.4°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
12:46 pm MDT Mar 23, 2025
12pm MDT Mar 23, 2025-6pm MDT Mar 29, 2025
 
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