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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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.50 in (1030.4 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 28 Mar 3:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Whites City NM

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 89 °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 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Whites City NM
 32.18°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3780 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 am MDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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