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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

Freezing Fog Advisory January 27, 04:23am until January 27, 11:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 04:23am until January 27, 09:00am
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    Freezing Fog Advisory January 27, 04:23am until January 27, 11:00am
    Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 04:23am until January 27, 09:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.83°W (Elev. 5020 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 pm CST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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