Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
71°F
22°C
| Humidity | 15% |
| Wind Speed | S 9 mph |
| Barometer | 30.12 in (1016.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 21°F (-6°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 7:53 pm MDT |
Extended Forecast for
15 Miles W Whites City NM
Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Whites City NM
32.18°N 104.62°W (Elev. 5003 ft)
32.18°N 104.62°W (Elev. 5003 ft)
5:06 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
8pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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