Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

A Few Clouds and Breezy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SW 25 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1005.2 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 10 Mar 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

High Wind Warning March 10, 01:23pm until March 11, 12:00am
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning March 10, 01:23pm until March 11, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Sleet
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of blowing dust before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Dust and Very
    Windy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Clear
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered rain showers, mixing with sleet after 2pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing dust after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Very windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Areas of blowing dust before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7697 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
1pm MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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