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 and Breezy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 24 G 35 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Whites City NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers and sleet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Whites City NM
 32.21°N 104.24°W (Elev. 3209 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 19, 2026
9am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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