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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.1 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 4:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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 53. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °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 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. 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 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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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 20, 2026
4am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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