Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. 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 | 12% |
| Wind Speed | S 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in (1015.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 79°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 18 Mar 6:53 pm MDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
then Mostly
Clear and
Breezy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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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)
5:06 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
7pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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