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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1027.9 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 2:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7697 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
3am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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