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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Nov 1:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

High Wind Watch November 29, 08:00pm until November 30, 08:00am
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High Wind Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Very windy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Widespread blowing dust, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Blowing Dust

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Areas of blowing dust before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Dust then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Very windy, with a northeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Monday
Widespread blowing dust, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Areas of blowing dust before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.89°W (Elev. 6883 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 pm MST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Nov 28, 2025-6pm MST Dec 4, 2025
 
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