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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 12:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    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 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °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 40.

    Low: 40 °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: Rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 34. 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 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. 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 39.
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 W Whites City NM
 32.14°N 104.67°W (Elev. 6132 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
1am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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