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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Artesia Municipal Airport (KATS)

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

Freezing Fog

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.52 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 30 Dec 9:15 am MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Lake Arthur NM

Freezing Fog Advisory December 30, 09:27am until December 30, 11:00am
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    Freezing Fog Advisory December 30, 09:27am until December 30, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Tue

    Freezing Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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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:
8:41 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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