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Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed S 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Apr 1:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.79°N 104.8°W (Elev. 4793 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Apr 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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