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

Carlsbad NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.41°N 104.21°W (Elev. 3107 ft)
10:31 am MST Jan 19, 2026
2pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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