Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. 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 | 12% |
| Wind Speed | S 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in (1015.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 79°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 18 Mar 6:53 pm MDT |
Extended Forecast for
Carlsbad NM
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
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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)
5:06 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
7pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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