Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Current conditions at
Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)
Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.
Fair
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 52% |
| Wind Speed | W 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.33 in (1025.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 41°F (5°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 7:53 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
15 Miles W Whites City NM
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 54 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Whites City NM
32.18°N 104.62°W (Elev. 5003 ft)
32.18°N 104.62°W (Elev. 5003 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 14, 2026
8pm MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 21, 2026
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