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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 38 °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 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
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 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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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 am MST Jan 19, 2026
2pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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