Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 11:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.89°W (Elev. 4518 ft)
11:31 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
1am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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