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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 9:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7697 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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