Tracking an Impactful Storm System Across the Western and Central U.S. This Week

A Pacific storm will bring mountain snow, rain, and strong winds to the Pacific Northwest. This storm will then push into the Central U.S., bringing an impactful winter storm over the Upper Midwest Tuesday through Wednesday. Severe thunderstorms are expected in the Central U.S, as well as a multi-day heavy rain and flooding event Wednesday through Friday from the Ohio Valley the Mid South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1006.5 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Mar 7:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Carlsbad NM

High Wind Warning April 1, 09:00am until April 2, 03:00am
Red Flag Warning April 1, 12:00pm until April 1, 09:00pm
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High Wind Warning
Red Flag Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy blowing dust after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of blowing dust before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Dust and Very
    Windy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy blowing dust after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy blowing dust after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Tuesday Night
Areas of blowing dust before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Wednesday
Patchy blowing dust after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Windy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Carlsbad NM
 32.34°N 104.26°W (Elev. 3222 ft)
5:46 pm MDT Mar 31, 2025
8pm MDT Mar 31, 2025-6pm MDT Apr 7, 2025
 
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