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A Wintry Mix in the Northeast; Rain and High Elevation Snow Returns to California

A clipper system tracking across the U.S./Canadian border will bring snowfall and mixed precipitation across the Northeast. A modest atmospheric river associated with a Pacific system will bring lower elevation/coastal rain, high elevation snow/wintry mix, and gusty winds in California into the Intermountain West. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Feb 10:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Washington's Birthday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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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:
4:07 pm MST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Feb 9, 2026-6pm MST Feb 16, 2026
 
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