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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair and Breezy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed W 22 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 7:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.14°N 104.67°W (Elev. 6132 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm MST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Jan 15, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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