Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. 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 36%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Feb 6:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °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. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly 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)
4:07 pm MST Feb 10, 2026
7pm MST Feb 10, 2026-6pm MST Feb 17, 2026
 
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