Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair and Windy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed W 29 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Feb 3:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

Red Flag Warning February 24, 04:23pm until February 24, 08:00pm
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    Red Flag Warning February 24, 04:23pm until February 24, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Red Flag Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.89°W (Elev. 6883 ft)
4:07 pm MST Feb 24, 2026
4pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 3, 2026
 
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