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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair and Breezy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed W 22 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 7:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 29. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 29. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.89°W (Elev. 4518 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CST Jan 15, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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