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Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 26 Dec 6:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Salt Flat TX
 31.85°N 104.83°W (Elev. 5020 ft)
Last Update:
5:06 am CST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am CST Dec 26, 2025-6pm CST Jan 1, 2026
 
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