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Heat Continues Across the Central and Western U.S.; Tracking Hazardous Weather Across the Northern U.S.

Early-season record warmth will persist across portions of the western and central U.S. through mid week, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, with Severe Thunderstorms and wintry weather expected across the Northeast Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 24 Mar 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Very windy.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny and
    Very Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Very windy.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Very windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Very windy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5817 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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