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 34%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °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: 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 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
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 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.17°N 104.43°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 19, 2026
9am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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