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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.33 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 27 Jan 12:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Loco Hills NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 38. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Loco Hills NM
 32.86°N 103.97°W (Elev. 3720 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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