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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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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:
11:07 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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