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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
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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:
12:36 am MDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MDT May 13, 2026-6pm MDT May 19, 2026
 
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