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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 14 Jan 12:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a steady temperature around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a steady temperature around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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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:
11:31 pm CST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CST Jan 14, 2026-6pm CST Jan 20, 2026
 
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