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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.3 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 5:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 20, 2026
6am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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