Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Apr 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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