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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 54%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 29. Blustery.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.9°N 104.86°W (Elev. 7933 ft)
Last Update:
1:11 am MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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