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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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 9:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 53 °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

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °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 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.89°W (Elev. 4518 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 pm CST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm CST Dec 24, 2025-6pm CST Dec 31, 2025
 
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