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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Feb 4:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Whites City NM
 32.25°N 104.7°W (Elev. 5272 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm MST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Feb 9, 2026-6pm MST Feb 16, 2026
 
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