Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
43°F
6°C
| Humidity | 56% |
| Wind Speed | W 7 mph |
| Barometer | 30.33 in (1025.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 39°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 8:53 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
Carlsbad NM
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 37 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 64 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
32.43°N 104.24°W (Elev. 3120 ft)
32.43°N 104.24°W (Elev. 3120 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 14, 2026
9pm MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 21, 2026
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