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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

Lat: 32.34°NLon: 104.26°WElev: 3294ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 11:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.83°N 104.8°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 am CST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Dec 25, 2025-6pm CST Dec 31, 2025
 
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