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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 10. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly 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 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Wind chill values as low as 10. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 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 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.97°N 104.84°W (Elev. 7572 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
11pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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