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

66°F

19°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 11:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Whites City NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of blowing dust after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Areas
    Blowing Dust

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Areas of blowing dust after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.18°N 104.62°W (Elev. 5003 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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