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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.1 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 4:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Whites City NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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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 am MST Jan 20, 2026
5am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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