Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 8:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Whites City NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Whites City NM
 32.25°N 104.7°W (Elev. 5272 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
9pm MST Jan 13, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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