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 Chill | 33°F (1°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 2:53 am MST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles WNW Carlsbad NM
Overnight
Low: 35 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 37 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
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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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Carlsbad NM
32.43°N 104.29°W (Elev. 3271 ft)
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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