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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 13 Jan 10:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 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 42.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
11pm MST Jan 13, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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