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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alamogordo-White (KALM)

Lat: 32.84°NLon: 105.99°WElev: 4150ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 2 Jan 6:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Sunspot NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Sunspot NM
 32.75°N 105.77°W (Elev. 8576 ft)
Last Update:
10:32 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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