Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair with Haze and Windy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 39 G 51 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 1:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

High Wind Warning March 10, 02:32pm until March 11, 12:00am
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning March 10, 02:32pm until March 11, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Very Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of blowing dust before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Dust and Very
    Windy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 20 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 3pm. Areas of blowing dust. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 42. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Areas of blowing dust before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 20 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58. East wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Windy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Windy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.97°N 104.84°W (Elev. 7572 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
2pm MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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