Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 28, 11:00 PM MST until December 29, 11:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	NE 10 mph
Barometer	30.38 in (1026.7 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	28 Dec 9:53 pm MST

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Whites City NM

Winter Storm Warning December 28, 11:00pm until December 29, 11:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Isolated
Showers then
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 35 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Snow/Sleet
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 25 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 49 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 70 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered sprinkles before 1am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 1am and 3am, then scattered snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Snow showers likely before noon, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet between noon and 2pm, then scattered snow showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

Scattered snow showers before 8pm, then scattered flurries between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.