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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 14 Jan 2:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Carlsbad NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 35. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: 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 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 35. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Carlsbad NM
 32.43°N 104.29°W (Elev. 3271 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
3am MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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