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 Breezy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 32 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a northeast wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
10:31 am MST Jan 19, 2026
10am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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