Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Feb 3:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Sunny, with a high near 53. Windy.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 53. Windy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
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Sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Windy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Very windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.84°W (Elev. 6703 ft)
5:06 am CST Feb 11, 2026
5am CST Feb 11, 2026-6pm CST Feb 17, 2026
 
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