Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Light Snow

35°F

2°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 30.55 in (1032.6 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 29 Dec 4:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Whites City NM

Winter Storm Warning December 29, 05:08am until December 29, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 29, 05:08am until December 29, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers and freezing rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 8pm, then scattered flurries between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 8pm, then scattered flurries between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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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 am MST Dec 29, 2025
5am MST Dec 29, 2025-6pm MST Jan 4, 2026
 
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