Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 16 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Widespread blowing dust, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Blowing
    Dust

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Widespread blowing dust before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Blowing Dust
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Widespread blowing dust, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Widespread blowing dust before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5817 ft)
1:36 pm CDT Apr 11, 2026
4pm CDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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