Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 1:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.89°W (Elev. 4518 ft)
11:31 pm CST Jan 13, 2026
3am CST Jan 14, 2026-6pm CST Jan 20, 2026
 
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