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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1027.7 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.83°W (Elev. 5020 ft)
5:06 pm CST Jan 19, 2026
8pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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