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 30%
Wind Speed NW 17 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Carlsbad NM

  • M.L.King Day

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

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east  after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °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 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carlsbad NM
 32.43°N 104.24°W (Elev. 3120 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 19, 2026
6am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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