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Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Feb 3:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am MST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Feb 11, 2026-6pm MST Feb 17, 2026
 
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