Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
Current conditions at
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)
Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.
Fair
50°F
10°C
| Humidity | 35% |
| Wind Speed | SE 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.16 in |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 48°F (9°C) |
| Last update | 19 Mar 3:55 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles N Loco Hills NM
Today
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Loco Hills NM
32.86°N 103.97°W (Elev. 3720 ft)
32.86°N 103.97°W (Elev. 3720 ft)
12:36 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
4am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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