Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
41°F
5°C
| Humidity | 57% |
| Wind Speed | W 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.31 in (1024.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 36°F (2°C) |
| Last update | 15 Jan 12:53 am MST |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Overnight
Low: 33 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Clear and
Blustery then
ClearSunday
High: 43 °F
Sunny and
WindySunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 25. Blustery.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Windy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
10:41 pm MST Jan 14, 2026
1am MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 21, 2026
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