Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
67°F
19°C
| Humidity | 17% |
| Wind Speed | S 9 mph |
| Barometer | 30.14 in (1016.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 21°F (-6°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 8:53 pm MDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
then Mostly
Clear and
Breezy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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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)
5:06 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
9pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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