Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues
Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 35% |
| Wind Speed | SW 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.08 in (1017.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 19°F (-7°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 41°F (5°C) |
| Last update | 13 Jan 6:53 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 44 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 40 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
7pm MST Jan 13, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
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