Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1002.9 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Apr 3:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Lakewood NM

Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until April 2, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 15 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 15 mph becoming north in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Lakewood NM
 32.55°N 104.25°W (Elev. 3386 ft)
12:36 pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
4pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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