Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

A Few Clouds

60°F

16°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 7:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Whites City NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny and
    Very Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Very
    Windy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Very
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Very windy.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Very windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Very windy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Windy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Whites City NM
 32.11°N 104.67°W (Elev. 6122 ft)
5:06 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
8am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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