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 and Breezy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 32 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °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 55. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °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 63.

    High: 63 °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 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. 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 55. 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 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.17°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
10:31 am MST Jan 19, 2026
10am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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