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Heat Continues Across the Central and Western U.S.; Tracking Hazardous Weather Across the Northern U.S.

Early-season record warmth will persist across portions of the western and central U.S. through mid week, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, with Severe Thunderstorms and wintry weather expected across the Northeast Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 24 Mar 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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