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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 28 °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 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °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 noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.81°W (Elev. 5817 ft)
5:06 am CST Jan 19, 2026
6am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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