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Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 10 Feb 10:35 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM
 32.92°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
Last Update:
10:07 pm MST Feb 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Feb 10, 2026-6pm MST Feb 17, 2026
 
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