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
56°F
13°C
| Humidity | 19% |
| Wind Speed | SE 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.99 in (1012.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 14°F (-10°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 12:53 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Overnight
Low: 47 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
31.92°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7697 ft)
31.92°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7697 ft)
12:36 am MDT Mar 18, 2026
1am MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
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