Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
47°F
8°C
| Humidity | 26% |
| Wind Speed | Calm |
| Barometer | 29.99 in (1011.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 3:53 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
Today
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
31.85°N 104.83°W (Elev. 5020 ft)
31.85°N 104.83°W (Elev. 5020 ft)
1:36 am CDT Mar 18, 2026
5am CDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
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