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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °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 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.14°N 104.67°W (Elev. 6132 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
5pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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