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 42%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °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 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain before 11am, then a chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Whites City NM
 32.11°N 104.67°W (Elev. 6122 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
11pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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