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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.49 in (1030.3 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 28 Mar 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.17°N 104.46°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am MDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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