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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Severe Weather for the Plains; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada

Heavy rainfall capable of causing flash flooding will continue to impact Hawaii through Monday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible in parts of Texas and the southern Plains and the Upper Great Lakes. Heavy mountain snow continues in California's Sierra Nevada and rain with gusty winds to lower elevations. Super Typhoon Sinlaku will impact the Marianas through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed W 12 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Apr 1:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.43°N 104.24°W (Elev. 3120 ft)
Last Update:
12:36 pm MDT Apr 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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