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 15%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Apr 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

Red Flag Warning until April 2, 10:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until April 2, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Very windy, with an east wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °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 before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Very windy, with an east wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.83°W (Elev. 5020 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Apr 2, 2026
2pm CDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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