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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lajitas International Airport (KT89)

Lat: 29.28°NLon: 103.69°WElev: 2630ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 21 Apr 5:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SE Terlingua TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Terlingua TX
 29.18°N 103.43°W (Elev. 2963 ft)
Last Update:
1:36 pm CDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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