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

49°F

9°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.87°N 104.86°W (Elev. 5764 ft)
12:26 am MST Jan 16, 2026
3am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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