Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

Winter Storm Watch January 23, 12:00pm until January 25, 06:00am
Extreme Cold Watch January 24, 12:00am until January 25, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Extreme Cold Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. West wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 9pm, then rain showers, possibly mixed with sleet between 9pm and 3am, then rain showers likely after 3am.  Low around 32. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Sleet

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers before 3pm, then rain or freezing rain.  High near 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 38 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. West wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 9pm, then rain showers, possibly mixed with sleet between 9pm and 3am, then rain showers likely after 3am. Low around 32. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain showers before 3pm, then rain or freezing rain. High near 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5817 ft)
5:06 am CST Jan 22, 2026
5am CST Jan 22, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026
 
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