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Showers and Thunderstorms in the Southwest and Ohio Valley; Mountain Snow in the Northeast

Showers and thunderstorms, along with high-elevation snow, will begin to develop over parts of the Southwest late tonight and is expected to continue through Wednesday morning. Mountain snow over parts the Northeast will continue through Tuesday. A few strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall are possible across portions of the Lower Ohio Valley Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Nov 2:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.39°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3140 ft)
Last Update:
1:12 am MST Nov 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Nov 18, 2025-6pm MST Nov 24, 2025
 
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