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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Whites City NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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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 am MST Jan 19, 2026
2pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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