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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair and Breezy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 23 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 6:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.43°N 104.24°W (Elev. 3120 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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