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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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 9:53 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Salt Flat TX

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Blustery.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 29. Blustery.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Salt Flat TX
 31.97°N 104.84°W (Elev. 7572 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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