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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 2 Apr 11:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW 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: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Lakewood NM
 32.56°N 104.38°W (Elev. 3317 ft)
11:06 am MDT Apr 2, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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