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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 7:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.23°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
8pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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