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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 1:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Whites City NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Whites City NM
 32.25°N 104.7°W (Elev. 5272 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
2am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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