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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

Carlsbad, Cavern City Air Terminal Airport (KCNM)

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

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 1:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.92°N 104.89°W (Elev. 6883 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 pm MST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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