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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

58°F

14°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed W 17 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 12:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly 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:
12:26 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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