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Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 18 Apr 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Carlsbad NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Carlsbad NM
 32.34°N 104.26°W (Elev. 3222 ft)
Last Update:
11:07 am MDT Apr 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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