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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

Freezing Fog Advisory January 27, 06:16am until January 27, 10:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 06:16am until January 27, 08:00am
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    Freezing Fog Advisory January 27, 06:16am until January 27, 10:00am
    Cold Weather Advisory January 27, 06:16am until January 27, 08:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 am MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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