
Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains
An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >
Current conditions at
Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)
Lat: 32.85°NLon: 104.46°WElev: 3514ft.
Fair
61°F
16°C
| Humidity | 20% |
| Wind Speed | W 13 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in |
| Dewpoint | 19°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 20 Mar 2:15 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM
Overnight

Low: 46 °F
Clear
Friday

High: 95 °F
Sunny
Friday Night

Low: 47 °F
Clear
Saturday

High: 97 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night

Low: 51 °F
Clear
Sunday

High: 98 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night

Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday

High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night

Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM
32.92°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
32.92°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3379 ft)
12:36 am MDT Mar 20, 2026
2am MDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026


