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 and Windy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed N 26 G 36 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1024.1 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 20 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • 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 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northeast 20 to 25 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
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 53. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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. 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 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5817 ft)
11:31 am CST Jan 19, 2026
12pm CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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