Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
50°F
10°C
| Humidity | 43% |
| Wind Speed | W 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.32 in (1025.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 48°F (9°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 5:53 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 45 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 45 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 28. East wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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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)
4:06 pm MST Jan 14, 2026
6pm MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 21, 2026
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