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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Culberson County Airport (KVHN)

Lat: 31.06°NLon: 104.78°WElev: 3957ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 24 Dec 3:15 am CST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Salt Flat TX
 31.61°N 104.78°W (Elev. 4570 ft)
Last Update:
12:16 am CST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am CST Dec 24, 2025-6pm CST Dec 30, 2025
 
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