Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
64°F
18°C
| Humidity | 21% |
| Wind Speed | N 12 mph |
| Barometer | 30.15 in (1016.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 9:53 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Today
High: 64 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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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)
5:06 am MDT Mar 18, 2026
10am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
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