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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1028.5 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 11:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.17°N 104.46°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
12am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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