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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.35 in (1026.8 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Whites City NM
 32.2°N 104.27°W (Elev. 3297 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
6pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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