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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.37 in (1027.7 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
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 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Whites City NM
 32.1°N 104.48°W (Elev. 3701 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
7pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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