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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Whites City NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Whites City NM
 32.18°N 104.62°W (Elev. 5003 ft)
Last Update:
12:26 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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