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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 16 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °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 51. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 51 °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 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.87°N 104.86°W (Elev. 5764 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 19, 2026
7am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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