Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1004.1 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Apr 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WSW Whites City NM

Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Very windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Very Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Very windy, with a north wind 25 to 35 mph becoming east 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Very
    Windy then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Very windy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Very windy, with a north wind 25 to 35 mph becoming east 15 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WSW Whites City NM
 32.07°N 104.66°W (Elev. 5197 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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