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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 25 Dec 3:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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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:
2:56 am CST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am CST Dec 25, 2025-6pm CST Dec 31, 2025
 
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