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

49°F

9°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 20 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
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 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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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 am MST Jan 19, 2026
1pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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