Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 14 Jan 2:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 41. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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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 13, 2026
3am MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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