Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 13 Jan 7:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.43°N 104.24°W (Elev. 3120 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
8pm MST Jan 13, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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